Niigata - Ryotsu
Ferries to Sado Island
Niigata - Ryotsu
Ferries to Sado Island
Sado Kisen provides the ferry from Niigata to Ryotsu. Niigata Ryotsu ferries cost around $40 and $362, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Niigata Ryotsu ferries.
Niigata Ryotsu ferry sailings typycally depart from Niigata at around 06:00. The last ferry leaves at 19:30.
The Niigata Ryotsu ferry trip can take around 1 hour 7 minutes. The fastest Niigata to Ryotsu ferry is around 1 hour 7 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 53 weekly sailings from Niigata to Ryotsu serviced by Sado Kisen. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Niigata Ryotsu ferry prices typically range between $40* and $362*. The average price is typically $189*. The cheapest ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu start from $40*. The average price for a foot passenger is $95*. The average price for a car is $287*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26
The distance between Niigata to Ryotsu is approximately 44 miles (71km) or 38 nautical miles.
Yes, Sado Kisen allow cars on board ferries between Niigata and Ryotsu. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Niigata and Ryotsu.
Foot passengers can travel on the Niigata to Ryotsu ferry with Sado Kisen.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu.
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| Niigata - Ryotsu Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $95.01 | |
| 1 Adult with Car | $287.01 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $187.87 | |
| Niigata - Ryotsu Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Destination | Sado Island |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Sado Kisen |
| Average Price | $189 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 53 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m |
| First Ferry | 06:00 |
| Last Ferry | 19:30 |
| Distance | 38 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
