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 between 38€ and 320€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Niigata Ryotsu ferries.
The first Niigata Ryotsu ferry typically departs from Niigata at around 06:00. The last ferry usually departs at 19:30.
The Niigata Ryotsu ferry trip can take around 1 hour 7 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 7 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 65 weekly sailings from Niigata to Ryotsu provided by Sado Kisen. Timetables can change from season to season.
Niigata Ryotsu ferry prices typically range between 38€* and 320€*. The average price is typically 180€*. The cheapest Niigata Ryotsu ferry prices start from 38€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 92€*. The average price for a car is 256€*.
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 May 2026.
The distance between Niigata to Ryotsu is approximately 44.2 miles (71.1km) or 38.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Sado Kisen ferries allow cars on board ferries between Niigata and Ryotsu. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Niigata and Ryotsu.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Sado Kisen ferries between Niigata and Ryotsu.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu.
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| Niigata - Ryotsu Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | €92 | |
| 1 Adult with Car | €256 | |
| Average Cabin Price | €157 | |
| Niigata - Ryotsu Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Destination | Sado Island |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Sado Kisen |
| Average Price | €180 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 11 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 65 |
| 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 May 2026.
