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2 Ferry crossings from 4 Ports
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Ferries to Sado Island

Ferries to Sado Island are provided by Sado Kisen.

Sado Island Ferry Times

Ferries to Sado Island sail around 12 times a day and up to 72 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.

Sado Island Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 2 ports in Sado Island. Ryotsu ferry port is the most popular with 70 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu

Niigata Ryotsu ferries sail approximately 10 times a day and up to 70 times a week, with a crossing time of 1 hour 48 minutes.

Ferries from Naoetsu to Ogi

The ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi sails in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes with 1 daily sailings and up to 11 weekly sailings.

Can you take a car ferry to Sado Island?

There is a car ferry to Sado Island. Sado Kisen offer car ferries to Sado Island. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

Sado Island Ferry Prices and Offers

Ferry prices for ferries to Sado Island can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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Booking ferries to Sado Island is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Sado Island?

Ferries to Sado Island:
  • Niigata
  • Naoetsu

What is the fastest ferry to Sado Island?

The Niigata to Ryotsu ferry is the fastest ferry route to Sado Island with a ferry crossing time of 1h 07m on average.

What are the ferry ports in Sado Island?

Sado Island Ferry Ports:
  • Ryotsu
  • Ogi

Can you take pets on the ferry to Sado Island?

No, pets are not permitted on ferries to Sado Island.

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