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How to get fromKobe to Sadoby train, ferry, night bus, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kobe to Sado by train, ferry, night bus, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Jōetsumyōkōtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    8h 37m
    ¥33,188–44,929

  2. Night bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    22h 49m
    ¥14,900–40,900

  3. Night bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya Station to Gondonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Gondo to Kidabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    15h 54m

  4. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    8h 34m
    ¥14,903–55,700

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    11h 44m

  6. Fly from Kobe, ferry

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    8h 38m
    ¥46,230–102,880

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NGO - KIJ
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    10h 6m
    ¥42,479–91,739

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,813Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Sado, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kobe to Sado. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, take the train to Tsuruga, take the train to Jōetsumyōkō, take the train to Naoetsu, walk to Naoetsu, take the ferry to Ogi Port, then take the taxi to Sado. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sannomiya Station to Sawada Bus Stop via Gondo, Gondo, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 15h 54m.

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