How to travel from Shikoku to Sado, Japan
The distance between Shikoku and Sado is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shikoku 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 → Shikoku if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥53,665($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shikoku and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,325 ($185).
The distance between Shikoku and Sado is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Shikoku and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Sado is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥25,325 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Sado is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shikoku and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shikoku and Sado. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 55m.
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 Shikoku to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around ¥53,665 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shikoku and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 6hrs | ¥25,325($185) | every 4 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 55m | ¥43,670($320) | every 3 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and ferry | 7hrs | ¥33,265($245) | every 3 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and ferry | 7h 15m | ¥42,300($310) | every 3 hours | 838km (521 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 10m | ¥53,665($390) | twice daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 23h 10m | ¥16,430($120) | once a week | 996km (619 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shikoku and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
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