Tsuruga - Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Tsuruga - Niigata
Ferries to Japan

Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Tsuruga to Niigata. Tsuruga Niigata ferries cost around $80 and $600, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Tsuruga Niigata ferries.
Tsuruga Niigata ferry sailings typycally depart from Tsuruga at around 09:30. The last ferry leaves at 18:30.
The Tsuruga Niigata ferry trip can take around 11 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Tsuruga to Niigata ferry is around 11 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Tsuruga to Niigata serviced by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Tsuruga Niigata ferry prices typically range between $80* and $600*. The average price is typically $290*. The cheapest ferries from Tsuruga to Niigata start from $80*. The average price for a foot passenger is $160*. The average price for a car is $332*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated August 26.
The distance between Tsuruga to Niigata is approximately 237 miles (381km) or 206 nautical miles.
Yes, Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow cars on board ferries between Tsuruga and Niigata. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tsuruga and Niigata.
Foot passengers can travel on the Tsuruga to Niigata ferry with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Tsuruga to Niigata.
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| Tsuruga - Niigata Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $160 | |
| Average Price with Car | $332 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $354 | |
| Tsuruga - Niigata Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fukui |
| Destination | Japan |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry |
| Average Price | $290 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11 h 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 09:30 |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2026.