How to travel from Sado to Naha, Japan
The distance between Sado and Naha is around 1,781km (1,107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sado to Naha by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naha → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥33,405($245)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥66,260($485)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Naha by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around ¥33,405 ($245) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Sado and Naha is around 1,781km (1,107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,652km (1,026 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Sado and Naha by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Naha is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ¥33,405 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Naha is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around ¥33,405 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Naha is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Naha. Kume-jima Airport (UEO) (UEO) 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 Naha. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Naha is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥33,405 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 6h 50m | ¥33,405($245) | every 3 hours | 1,781km (1,107 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | ¥66,260($485) | 4 times a week | 2,082km (1,293 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days | ¥43,395($315) | 3 times a week | 2,483km (1,543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Naha
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Airlines
Bus companies
Willer Express
Keisei bus
Airports near Naha
The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Naha
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Naha
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 862km (536 miles) from Naha