The distance between Sado and Sakata is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Sado to Sakata by ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata).
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There are several options for getting from Sado to Sakata by ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥8,490 ($62) and will take around 5h 25m.
The distance between Sado and Sakata is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Sado and Sakata by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Sakata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥8,490 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Sakata is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,490 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 5h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sado to Sakata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Sakata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥8,490 ($62).
Sado Steam Ship
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.