How to travel from Nakatsu to Sakata, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Sakata is around 1,294km (804 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 9h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nakatsu 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 Kokura, Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,385($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Sakata Shoko BT.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sakata.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Distance1,294km (804 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Sakata

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Sakata by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,385 ($295).

The distance between Nakatsu and Sakata is around 1,294km (804 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 974km (605 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Nakatsu and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Sakata is to take the train which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx ¥40,385 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥25,875 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Sakata. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Sakata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Nakatsu and Sakata. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Kintetsu Bus and Shonai Kotsu run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Sakata. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura, Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 9h 30m.

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 Nakatsu and Sakata. The distance is around 1,294km (804 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around ¥40,385 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Sakata

Transport options from Nakatsu to Sakata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 30m
¥40,385($295)
every 4 hours1,522km (946 miles)
Bus
20h 10m
¥25,875($190)
once daily1,359km (844 miles)
Drive
14h 45m
¥19,305($140)
on demand1,294km (804 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