How to travel from Tohoku to Sado, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Sado is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tohoku to Sado by train, ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sado → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shinjo then Amarume and then to Toyosaka then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Plane and Ferry
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥61,605($450)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Yamagata Yamako Bldg and then to Nishino then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration9hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥32,035($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Sado by train, ferry, bus, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 7h 25m.
The distance between Tohoku and Sado is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Tohoku and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tohoku and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo then Amarume and then to Toyosaka then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tohoku and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo then Amarume and then to Toyosaka then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 8hrs.
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 Tohoku to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo then Amarume and then to Toyosaka then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥31,075($225) | every 4 hours | 368km (229 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 35m | ¥40,795($300) | twice daily | 403km (250 miles) |
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 8h 15m | ¥61,605($450) | every 3 hours | 1,317km (818 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8hrs | ¥59,415($435) | every 4 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane and ferry | 8hrs | ¥58,730($430) | every 3 hours | 1,217km (757 miles) |
| Train to Akita, plane and ferry | 9h 35m | ¥53,530($390) | every 3 hours | 1,428km (887 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 9hrs | ¥32,035($235) | twice daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Sado
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
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