How to travel from Sado to Saiki, Japan
The distance between Sado and Saiki is around 1,042km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sado to Saiki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saiki → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥55,720($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Car
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Nagano then Shin Osaka and then to Kashiwa then drive to Misaki then take a ferry to Saganoseki then drive to Saiki.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Saiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Saiki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥18,210 ($135) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).
The distance between Sado and Saiki is around 1,042km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (504 miles)
It takes around 11h 55m to get from Sado and Saiki by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Saiki is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Saiki is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,210 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Saiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Saiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Saiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to Saiki is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Saiki. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Saiki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 11h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Saiki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around ¥55,720 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Saiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 7h 40m | ¥37,100($270) | every 4 hours | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 15m | ¥39,840($290) | every 4 hours | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9hrs | ¥35,730($260) | every 3 hours | 1,269km (789 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 55m | ¥40,520($295) | twice daily | 1,237km (768 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 11h 55m | ¥55,720($405) | twice daily | 1,592km (989 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥24,370($180) | 3 times a week | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, bus and train | 1 day 8h | ¥18,210($135) | 3 times a week | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Car | 1 day 4h | ¥25,735($190) | once daily | 1,524km (947 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Saiki
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Alpico Group
Uwajima bus
Willer Express
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Kokudou Kyuunishi Ferry
Airports near Saiki
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oita Airport (OIT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Saiki
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Saiki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Saiki