Ryotsu - Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Ryotsu - Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Depending on the season their are usually 10 daily and 50 weekly sailings between Ryotsu and Niigata.Sado Kisen provides the ferry from Ryotsu to Niigata. Ryotsu Niigata ferries take around 1 hour 7 minutes. The ferry costs between $64 and $597, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ryotsu to Niigata.
The earliest Ryotsu Niigata ferry typically departs Ryotsu at about 05:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:40.
Ferries from Ryotsu to Niigata sail in around 1 hour 7 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 7 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 50 weekly sailings from Ryotsu to Niigata provided by Sado Kisen. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Ryotsu to Niigata typically range between $64* and $597*. On average the Ryotsu Niigata ferry is 308*. The cheapest Ryotsu Niigata ferry prices start from $64*. The average price for a foot passenger is $115*. The average price for a car is $529*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2026.
The distance between Ryotsu to Niigata is approximately 44 miles (71km) or 38 nautical miles.
Yes, Ryotsu Niigata ferries allow cars onboard with Sado Kisen between Ryotsu and Niigata. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ryotsu and Niigata use our Deal Finder.
Sado Kisen allow foot passengers on Ryotsu Niigata ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Ryotsu to Niigata.
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| Ryotsu - Niigata Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $115 | |
| 1 Adult with Car | $529 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $145 | |
| Ryotsu - Niigata Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sado Island |
| Destination | Japan |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Sado Kisen |
| Average Price | $308 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 50 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m |
| First Ferry | 05:30 |
| Last Ferry | 22:40 |
| Distance | 38 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
