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How to get fromKyoto to Sadoby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    8h 19m
    ¥25,029–30,528

  2. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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 47m
    ¥16,459–54,140

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    10h 38m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to 高崎駅東口bus bus
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    16h 7m
    ¥23,040–28,640

  5. Train to Kobe, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    9h 40m
    ¥46,395–104,505

  6. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain 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 5m

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain 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 27m

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Sado. However, you can take the train to Tsuruga, take the train to Toyama, 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 train from Kyōto to Sawada Bus Stop via Tsuruga, Nagano, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 10h 38m.

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