How to travel from Tottori to Sado, Japan
The distance between Tottori and Sado is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tottori 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 → Tottori if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥36,280($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyōto then Nanyo Shiyakusho and then to Nishino then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Sado
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tottori to Sado by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Tottori and Sado is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Tottori and Sado by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tottori to Sado is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tottori and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tottori and Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take a ferry to Ryōtsu Port. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Tottori to Sado. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Kanazawa and then to Joetsumyoko then take a ferry to Ogi Port. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Sado is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ¥36,280 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Sado
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 50m | ¥26,420($195) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 15m | ¥25,735($190) | once daily | 742km (461 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 35m | ¥36,280($265) | twice daily | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to Kyoto, ferry | 20h 10m | ¥12,730($95) | once a week | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 17h 50m | ¥30,940($225) | once daily | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 20m | ¥27,925($205) | once daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tottori and Sado
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Sado Steam Ship
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Nihon Kotsu
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