What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sado?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sado is to train and ferry which costs ¥7000 - ¥23000 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sado?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sado is to train and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs ¥7000 - ¥23000.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sado?

The distance between Tokyo and Sado is 376 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Sado without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sado without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs ¥7000 - ¥23000.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sado?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Tokyo to Sado, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sado?

There are 30+ hotels available in Sado.

Tokyo to Sado - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Sado by train or ferry

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki
2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
6h 44m
¥7,112–22,817
Train, ferry via Niigata
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
7h 15m
¥7,141–22,866

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 375.9 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Sado. However, you can take the train to Niigata, walk to Niigata station, take the bus to Sadokisen, walk to Niigata, take the ferry to Ryōtsu Port, walk to Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen, then take the bus to Kanai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokyo to Kanai via Niigata, Niigata, Rekishi Hakubutsukan mae, Niigata, Ryōtsu Port, and Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen in around 7h 15m.

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