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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    6h 2m
    ¥20,990–25,062

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Niigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    9h 59m
    ¥7,260–22,252

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ogi to Sawada Bus Stopbus bus Ogi
    7h 42m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 235.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Matsumoto to Sado. However, you can take the train to Nagano, 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 Matsumoto to Sawada Bus Stop via Nagano, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 7h 42m.

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