How to travel from Sado to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Sado and Nikko is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sado to Nikko 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 Nikko → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥13,965($100)
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Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Nippori and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration6h 60m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Nikko by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 6h 35m.
The distance between Sado and Nikko is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Sado and Nikko by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Nikko is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Nikko is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Nikko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Nikko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Nikko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the train to Nippori and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 60m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Nikko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Nikko is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | ¥13,965($100) | every 3 hours | 463km (288 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 50m | ¥20,125($145) | twice daily | 519km (323 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 60m | ¥27,515($200) | every 3 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Nikko
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Airports near Nikko
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Nikko
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Nikko
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Nikko