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

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There are 4 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 Kobe to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    10h 13m

  2. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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 29m
    ¥18,903–54,700

  3. Night bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    12h 15m

  4. 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
    ¥40,230–112,880

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,660Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kobe to Sado.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 624.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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 Nagoya, take the train to Nagano, take the train to Joetsumyoko, 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 Nagano, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 12h 15m.

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