How to travel from Obihiro to Sakata, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Sakata is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Obihiro to Sakata by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sakata → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Shonai (SYO).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
AIRDO
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Morioka then Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
- Duration10h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Sakata Shoko BT.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,035($235)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sakata.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,195($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Sakata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Sakata by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).
The distance between Obihiro and Sakata is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Obihiro and Sakata by train.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Sakata is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Sakata is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Sakata. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Morioka and Akita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Obihiro and Sakata. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Obihiro and Sakata. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Obihiro and Sakata. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and arrive at Shonai (SYO) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Sakata. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Obihiro to Sakata typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and and arrive into Shonai (SYO).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Obihiro to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Morioka then Akita and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 10h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around ¥27,790 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Sakata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥27,790($205) | 4 times a day | 1,257km (781 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | ¥21,355($155) | every 3 hours | 675km (419 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 6hrs | ¥27,925($205) | every 4 hours | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | ¥29,295($215) | every 3 hours | 890km (553 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10h 30m | ¥27,790($205) | every 3 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
| Train via Minami-Chitose | 10h 40m | ¥24,370($180) | every 20 mins | 863km (536 miles) |
Bus and Train | 15h 20m | ¥32,035($235) | once daily | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 40m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 881km (547 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Sakata
Bus companies
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Sakata
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Sakata
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Sakata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 353km (219 miles) from Sakata