SOUTH KOREA · YEOSU · SADO ISLAND
Sado Island is a small island in Yeosu, South Korea, known for its coastline, unusual rock formations and dinosaur fossil sites. Ferries serving Sado operate from Nangdo and Yeosu. For travellers already in the southern Yeosu island area, the Nangdo route provides a convenient short ferry connection. Ferry schedules may change depending on weather, operating conditions and passenger demand. Always check the latest schedule before travelling.
01 · BASIC FERRY INFORMATION
How do I get to Sado Island?
Sado Island can be reached by passenger ferry from the Yeosu island area. One of the most useful current routes is the ferry from Nangdo to Sado. The vessel departs Nangdo, calls at Sado and continues to Chudo.
The city timetable lists the route as Nangdo → Sado → Chudo. Because Sado is an intermediate stop, the official city table does not separately publish a fixed Sado arrival time for each departure.
Scheduled departure from Nangdo toward Sado and Chudo.
Midday departure from Nangdo.
Afternoon departure from Nangdo.
Ferry serving the Nangdo–Sado–Chudo route.
Sado is the intermediate island stop.
02 · FERRY SCHEDULE
Sado Island ferry schedule
The official Yeosu ferry information lists three Nangdo departures on the Nangdo–Sado–Chudo route. There is also a longer ferry service from Yeosu that calls at Sado before continuing through the island area.
Nangdo → Sado
Current listed Nangdo departure times:
- 08:30 · Nangdo → Sado → Chudo
- 12:10 · Nangdo → Sado → Chudo
- 15:00 · Nangdo → Sado → Chudo
03 · BEFORE YOU GO
Before taking the Sado ferry, check these details
Island ferry schedules can change because of weather, vessel operation or passenger demand. Check the latest information before heading to the port.
Do not rely only on an older blog or saved screenshot.
Sado is an intermediate stop, so confirm the vessel is calling at Sado on your travel date.
Island services are limited, so confirm your return connection in advance.
Wind and sea conditions can affect ferry operations.
Nangdo is useful for a short local connection, while Yeosu offers a longer island ferry route.
Allow enough time for ticketing and boarding before departure.
04 · PORT & ACCESS
Where should I board the Sado ferry?
There are two useful ways to approach Sado Island: a local ferry from Nangdo or the longer island service departing from Yeosu.
Nangdo → Sado
- Departure Nangdo
- Arrival Sado Island
- Route Nangdo → Sado → Chudo
- Vessel Daehyeong Car Ferry No. 3
- Departures 08:30 · 12:10 · 15:00
Yeosu → Sado
- Departure Yeosu
- Vessel Taepyeongyang 1
- Route Yeosu → Baekya → Gaedo → Sado → nearby islands
- Departure 14:00 on operating days
- Operator contact 061-662-5454
05 · BEST FOR
Which Sado ferry route should you choose?
A practical option if you are already travelling around the southern Yeosu islands.
Useful if you want to board directly from Yeosu, although the route is longer.
Ferry routes in this area connect Sado with several nearby islands.
Sado is known for coastal scenery, unusual rock formations and dinosaur fossil sites.
06 · FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sado Island ferry FAQ
Where does the ferry to Sado Island depart from?
Current Yeosu ferry information lists routes serving Sado from Nangdo and Yeosu.
What time does the ferry leave Nangdo for Sado?
The current city timetable lists Nangdo departures at 08:30, 12:10 and 15:00 on the route Nangdo → Sado → Chudo.
Which ferry operates from Nangdo to Sado?
The route is listed with Daehyeong Car Ferry No. 3.
Can I travel to Sado directly from Yeosu?
Yes. The Taepyeongyang 1 service from Yeosu calls at Sado as part of a longer multi-island route on its operating days.
How long does the ferry to Sado take?
Travel time depends on the departure port and the number of intermediate stops. The Nangdo route is the shorter local connection, while the Yeosu route takes considerably longer because it calls at other islands before Sado.
Can the Sado ferry schedule change?
Yes. Ferry routes and times may change because of weather, sea conditions, passenger demand or vessel operations. Check the official Yeosu ferry information before departure.