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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kobe to Sado by train, ferry, bus, night bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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

  2. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)planeITM - KIJ
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
    8h 34m
    ¥13,403–54,700

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagano Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry
    16h 42m

  4. Night bus, bus, ferry

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

  5. Train, bus, ferry

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

  6. Night bus, ferry

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

  7. Fly from Kobe, ferry

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)planeUKB - KIJ
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
    8h 39m
    ¥44,230–102,880

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

    1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)planeNGO - KIJ
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
    10h 6m
    ¥40,479–91,739

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,370Cheapest 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 train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Sawada Bus Stop via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Nagano Station, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 16h 42m.

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