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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to NiigatatrainToki
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
    6h 44m
    ¥10,536–28,113

  2. Night bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to NiigatanightbusWg5152
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry
    12h 55m
    ¥7,010–26,800

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry
    10h 32m

Questions & Answers

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 bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sawada Bus Stop via Nagano Station, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 10h 32m.

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