How to travel from Sado to Onomichi, Japan
The distance between Sado and Onomichi is around 778km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sado to Onomichi 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 Onomichi → 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 Shin-Onomichi.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- 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 then Kyoto and then to Fukuyama.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥43,670($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Onomichi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Onomichi 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 ¥27,380 ($200) and will take around 12h 15m. 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).
The distance between Sado and Onomichi is around 778km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Sado and Onomichi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Onomichi is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Onomichi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥27,380 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Shin-Onomichi. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Shin-Onomichi. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Onomichi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Kanazawa then Kyoto and then to Fukuyama. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Onomichi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥43,670 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Onomichi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Niigata, plane and train + 3 similar | 6h 45m | ¥35,595($260) | every 3 hours | 804km (499 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 60m | ¥40,385($295) | every 3 hours | 804km (500 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 50m | ¥44,490($325) | 4 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 8h 60m | ¥55,855($410) | every 3 hours | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | ¥43,670($320) | twice daily | 778km (483 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 15m | ¥27,380($200) | twice daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Onomichi
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Train operators
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Airports near Onomichi
The following major airports near Onomichi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (168 miles) from Onomichi