How to travel from Sasebo to Sado, Japan
The distance between Sasebo and Sado is around 1,123km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sasebo to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Sasebo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥38,740($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥48,050($350)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Niigata Station then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,055($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,055 ($185) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,740 ($285).
The distance between Sasebo and Sado is around 1,123km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Sasebo and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ¥38,740 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Sado is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,055 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sasebo and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sasebo and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Sado. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sado is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Sado. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) 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 Sasebo to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu, Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ¥48,050 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 35m | ¥38,740($285) | every 3 hours | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7hrs | ¥32,720($240) | every 3 hours | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 20m | ¥48,050($350) | twice daily | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 35m | ¥25,055($185) | once daily | 1,571km (976 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sasebo and Sado
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Airports near Sado
The following major airports near Sado offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Sado
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Sado
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 302km (188 miles) from Sado