How to travel from Sado to Sakata, Japan

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.

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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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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,490($62)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Sakata

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sado to Sakata

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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