How to travel from Sado to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Sado and Kushiro is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sado to Kushiro by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥50,655($370)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration13h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥66,535($485)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata and then to Otaru then take the bus to フィッシャーマンズワーフｍｏｏ.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Kushiro by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥50,655 ($370).
The distance between Sado and Kushiro is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (466 miles)
It takes around 13h 55m to get from Sado and Kushiro by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Kushiro is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥50,655 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Kushiro is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Kushiro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Kushiro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Kushiro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sado to Kushiro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido). instead which will take 13h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Kushiro is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 55m and will usually cost around ¥66,535 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 20m | ¥50,655($370) | every 20 mins | 893km (555 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | ¥47,780($350) | every 4 hours | 970km (603 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 20m | ¥55,035($400) | 5 times a day | 1,087km (675 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 8hrs | ¥58,730($430) | 6 times a week | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 55m | ¥66,535($485) | twice daily | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, train | 24h 10m | ¥25,600($185) | 5 times a week | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥21,495($155) | 5 times a week | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Kushiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
北海道バス
East Hokkaido Express Bus
Airports near Kushiro
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Kushiro