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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Jōetsumyōkōtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    8h 22m
    ¥32,442–43,888

  2. Night bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    15h 54m
    ¥10,310–32,300

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hakuba-Goryubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    13h 29m

  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 15m
    ¥14,453–53,140

  5. 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
    9h 9m
    ¥45,897–100,538

  6. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    9h 29m
    ¥27,690–80,805

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

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka 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
    9h 56m
    ¥40,880–90,955

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Sado. However, you can take the train to Tsuruga, take the train to Toyama, 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 bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Sawada Bus Stop via Hakuba-Goryu, Nagano station, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 13h 29m.

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