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How to get fromOsaka to Sadoby train, ferry, night bus, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station 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 43m
    ¥25,598–31,319

  2. Night bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    15h 54m
    ¥10,310–34,185

  3. Night bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    11h 46m

  4. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    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 15m
    ¥16,459–54,140

  5. Train, ferry via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    4. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Naoetsu to Ogi Portferry ferry
    11h 11m
    ¥14,528–17,099

  6. Fly from Kobe, ferry

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    2. Take the ferry from Niigata to Ryōtsu Portferry ferry
    9h 11m
    ¥45,823–103,712

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka 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 38m

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: 557.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Osaka 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 vehicle from Ōsaka Station to Sawada Bus Stop via Nagano, Nagano, Kida, Naoetsu, Ogi Port, and Ogi in around 11h 46m.

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