How to travel from Sado to Okayama, Japan
The distance between Sado and Okayama is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sado to Okayama 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 Okayama → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Niigata, plane and train
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Okayama.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥39,840($290)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Okayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Okayama 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 ¥23,545 ($170) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,265 ($245).
The distance between Sado and Okayama is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sado and Okayama by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Okayama is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥33,265 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Okayama is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,545 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Okayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Okayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Okayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Okayama. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Okayama. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Okayama is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥39,840 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Okayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Niigata, plane and train + 2 similar | 6h 10m | ¥33,265($245) | every 3 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 25m | ¥38,060($280) | every 3 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 6h 40m | ¥37,510($275) | every 3 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ¥39,840($290) | twice daily | 705km (438 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 55m | ¥23,545($170) | twice daily | 957km (594 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Okayama
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Train operators
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Airports near Okayama
The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Okayama
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Okayama
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Okayama