Tsuruga - Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Tsuruga - Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Tsuruga and Niigata.Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Tsuruga to Niigata. Tsuruga Niigata ferries take around 11 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $97 and $727, 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 Tsuruga to Niigata.
The earliest Tsuruga Niigata ferry typically departs Tsuruga at about 09:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.
Ferries from Tsuruga to Niigata sail in around 11 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 11 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Tsuruga to Niigata provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Tsuruga to Niigata typically range between $97* and $727*. On average the Tsuruga Niigata ferry is 352*. The cheapest Tsuruga Niigata ferry prices start from $97*. The average price for a foot passenger is $195*. The average price for a car is $403*.
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 August 2026.
The distance between Tsuruga to Niigata is approximately 237 miles (381km) or 206 nautical miles.
Yes, Tsuruga Niigata ferries allow cars onboard with Shin Nihonkai Ferry between Tsuruga and Niigata. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Tsuruga and Niigata use our Deal Finder.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow foot passengers on Tsuruga Niigata ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Tsuruga to Niigata.
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| Tsuruga - Niigata Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $195 | |
| Average Price with Car | $403 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $430 | |
| Tsuruga - Niigata Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fukui |
| Destination | Japan |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry |
| Average Price | $352 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11 h 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 09:30 |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2026.
