Niigata – Ryotsu

Ferry to Sado Island

Niigata – Ryotsu

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Niigata Ryotsu Ferry

The Niigata Ryotsu ferry route connects Japan with Sado Island and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Sado Kisen service runs up to 5 times per day with a sailing duration of around 2 hours 30 minutes While the Sado Kisen service runs up to 5 times per day with a duration from 2 hours 30 minutes.

So that’s a combined 10 sailings on offer per day on the Niigata Ryotsu route between Japan and Sado Island. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Niigata to Ryotsu
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/06/2025 and 15/06/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Sado Kisen 06:00 08:30 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 07:55 09:02 1 hour 7 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen 09:25 11:55 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 09:40 10:47 1 hour 7 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 11:30 12:37 1 hour 7 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen 12:35 15:05 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 12:55 14:02 1 hour 7 minutes Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 14:40 15:47 1 hour 7 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen 16:05 18:35 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 16:20 17:27 1 hour 7 minutes Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Sado Kisen Jetfoil 18:00 19:07 1 hour 7 minutes Everyday
Sado Kisen 19:30 22:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday

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