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Sado Island Japan ferries are operated by Sado Kisen & Sado Kisen Jetfoil. Sado Island Japan ferries run about 56 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Sado Island to Japan?

Ferry time from Sado Island to Japan can vary between 1 hour 7 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Sado Island to Japan?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Sado Island to Japan is with Sado Kisen Jetfoil, on the Ryotsu Niigata ferry in approximately 1 hour 7 minutes.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Sado Island to Japan?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Sado Island to Japan. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Sado Kisen.

How far is Sado Island to Japan?

The distance between Sado Island and Japan is 44.2 miles (71.1km) and 38.4 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Sado Island to Japan?

Ferry price from Sado Island to Japan is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Ryotsu to Niigata

Ryotsu Niigata ferries sail approximately 9 times daily and up to 57 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 43 minutes.

Sado Island to Japan Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Sado Island to Japan

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Sado Island Japan ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Sado Island to Japan?

From To Average price
Ryotsu, Sado Island
Niigata, Japan 		$139.99Average price

Ferries from Sado Island to Japan

About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia, divided into 47 prefectures and 8 regions in the Pacific Ocean. With over 6,000 islands in total, Japan is defined by many different landscapes ranging from cherry blossom-clad hills and iconic volcanoes to ultra-modern cities showcasing the latest technological advances. Tokyo, the capital, claims the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, so an exquisite sushi feast is never too far away. It also boasts a superb transportation system, an endless amount of bars and awe-inspiring structures, helping it become one of the most visited cities in Asia. Travelling by ferry is a useful way to get around Japan, as it offers a substantial amount of routes within its many islands and prefectures, which are all operated by a wide range of excellent ferry operators. You can also sail to numerous international destinations including South Korea, China and Russia.

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