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How to get fromNagano to Sadoby train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Naoetsutrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Ogi Port to Sadotaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    ¥20,053–23,492

  2. Bus, ferry via Niigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    8h 3m
    ¥6,280–20,750

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Showadori to Kidabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ogi to Sawada Bus Stopbus bus Ogi
    5h 46m

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  • Distance: 174 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagano 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 Showadori to Sawada Bus Stop via Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 5h 46m.

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