The distance between Onomichi and Sakata is around 905km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Onomichi to Sakata by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Shonai (SYO).
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Take the train to Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
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Take the bus to Umeda-eki and then to Sakata Shokou Busterminal.
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There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Sakata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,490 ($325).
The distance between Onomichi and Sakata is around 905km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (481 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Onomichi and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Sakata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥44,490 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Sakata. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Onomichi and Sakata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Onomichi and Sakata. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Umeda-eki and Oosaka eki mae. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.
Chugoku Bus and Shonai Kotsu run regular bus services between Onomichi and Sakata. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Onomichi and Sakata. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥38,060 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | ¥44,490($325) | 4 times a day | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, Fly | 3h 60m | ¥37,235($270) | 4 times a day | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Train to Okayama, plane | 5hrs | ¥38,605($280) | 4 times a day | 1,086km (675 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5hrs | ¥40,660($295) | 5 times a day | 945km (587 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5h 25m | ¥45,450($330) | every 4 hours | 905km (563 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | ¥46,545($340) | every 3 hours | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | ¥38,060($280) | every 4 hours | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Train via Shin-Osaka | 9h 40m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 976km (606 miles) |
Bus | 17h 45m | ¥20,670($150) | once daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Drive | 11h 5m | ¥13,965($100) | on demand | 962km (598 miles) |
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Ryobi Express
Miyako Kotsu
Ibex Airlines
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.