How to travel from Sado to Shikoku, Japan
The distance between Sado and Shikoku is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sado to Shikoku 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 Shikoku → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kochi (KCZ).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥46,955($345)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥53,665($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Shikoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Shikoku by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 23h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,955 ($345).
The distance between Sado and Shikoku is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Sado and Shikoku by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Shikoku is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥46,955 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Shikoku is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naoetsu then take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Shikoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ¥53,665 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Shikoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 20m | ¥46,955($345) | every 3 hours | 812km (504 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7hrs | ¥43,670($320) | every 3 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 7h 30m | ¥36,690($270) | every 3 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 20m | ¥53,665($390) | twice daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 23h 15m | ¥16,430($120) | once a week | 998km (620 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Shikoku
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Shikoku
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Shikoku