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How to get fromKanazawa to Sadoby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    4h 49m
    ¥21,617–25,493

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Maebus bus Niigata
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    9h 32m
    ¥7,392–23,506

  3. Bus, ferry via Jōetsu

    1. Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Kidabus bus Niigata
    2. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    7h 8m
    ¥14,438–16,271

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Sado, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kanazawa to Sado. However, you can 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 bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Sawada Bus Stop via Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 7h 8m.

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