How to travel from Sado to Masuda, Japan
The distance between Sado and Masuda is around 958km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sado to Masuda 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 Masuda → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa, Kyoto then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥44,765($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Nanyo Shiyakusho then Osaka and then to Masuda.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Masuda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Masuda by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥26,010 ($190) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).
The distance between Sado and Masuda is around 958km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Sado and Masuda by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Masuda is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Masuda is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,010 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda. instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa, Kyoto then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Masuda is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ¥44,765 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Masuda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 7h 30m | ¥35,595($260) | 4 times a day | 958km (596 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 7h 35m | ¥36,965($270) | twice daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 7h 35m | ¥41,205($300) | every 3 hours | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 45m | ¥46,000($335) | twice daily | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 9h 25m | ¥44,765($325) | twice daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 19h 25m | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus and train | 1 day 2h | ¥26,560($195) | 3 times a week | 1,370km (851 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 23h 55m | ¥32,720($240) | once daily | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Masuda
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Meitetsu Bus
Willer Express
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airports near Masuda
The following major airports near Masuda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Masuda
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Masuda
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Masuda