Niigata – Ryotsu
Ferry to Sado Island
Niigata – Ryotsu
Ferry to Sado Island
Depending on the season their are usually 10 daily and 71 weekly sailings between Niigata and Ryotsu.Sado Kisen provides the ferry from Niigata to Ryotsu. Niigata Ryotsu ferries take around 1 hour 7 minutes. The ferry costs between $76.74 and $678.79, 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 Niigata to Ryotsu.
The earliest Niigata Ryotsu ferry typically departs Niigata at about 02:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:30.
Ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu 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 71 weekly sailings from Niigata to Ryotsu provided by Sado Kisen. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Niigata to Ryotsu typically range between $76.74* and $678.79*. On average the Niigata Ryotsu ferry is $301.04*. The cheapest Niigata Ryotsu ferry prices start from $76.74*. The average price for a foot passenger is $154.58*. The average price for a car is $546.05*.
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 April 2025.
The distance between Niigata to Ryotsu is approximately 44 miles (71km) or 38 nautical miles.
Yes, Niigata Ryotsu ferries allow cars onboard with Sado Kisen between Niigata and Ryotsu. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Niigata and Ryotsu use our Deal Finder.
Sado Kisen allow foot passengers on Niigata Ryotsu ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu.
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| Niigata - Ryotsu Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Japan | |
| Destination | Sado Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Sado Kisen | |
| Average Price | $301 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 71 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 7 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:30 | |
| Distance | 38 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
