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How to get fromTokyo to Sadoby train, ferry, bus, or night bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Sado by train, ferry, bus, or night bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tokyo to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    7h 15m
    ¥7,141–22,866

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakudairabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sakudaira to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    9h 12m
    ¥18,090–20,440

  3. Night bus, ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus night bus Wg5153
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    12h 18m
    ¥8,242–27,300

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  • Distance: 377.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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, take the bus to Rekishi Hakubutsukan mae, 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 bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sawada Bus Stop via Sakudaira, Sakudaira, Joetsumyoko, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 9h 12m.

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