How to travel from Hachinohe to Sakata, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Sakata is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Sakata by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Morioka then Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Sakata Shoko BT.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sakata.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Sakata

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Sakata by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,170 ($67) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,460 ($90).

The distance between Hachinohe and Sakata is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hachinohe and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Sakata is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥12,460 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,170 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Sakata. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Morioka and Akita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Aoimori Railway, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hachinohe and Sakata. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hachinohe and Sakata. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Nanbu Bus, Shonai Kotsu and Miyako Kotsu run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Sakata. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka then Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Sakata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Sakata. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hachinohe and Sakata. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥12,460 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Sakata

Transport options from Hachinohe to Sakata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
¥12,460($90)
every 3 hours334km (208 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
¥9,170($67)
5 times a week494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
¥4,520($33)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Sakata

The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Sakata
AXT
Akita Airport (AXT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Sakata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
353km (219 miles) from Sakata