How to travel from Sakata to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Sakata and Fukui is around 537km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sakata to Fukui 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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Fly

Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
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Train

Take the train to Niigata, Joetsumyoko then Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Kanazawa then take the train to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance537km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Fukui

There are several options for getting from Sakata to Fukui by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).

The distance between Sakata and Fukui is around 537km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Sakata and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sakata to Fukui is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus 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 Sakata and Fukui. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Joetsumyoko and Kanazawa. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Fukui. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Sakata and Fukui. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sakata and Fukui. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Sakata to Fukui. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sakata to Fukui typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Sakata and Fukui. The distance is around 537km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Fukui

Transport options from Sakata to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
¥27,655($200)
4 times a day731km (454 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥19,305($140)
5 times a day558km (347 miles)
Train via Niigata6h 25m
¥25,465($185)
every 4 hours772km (480 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
¥15,195($110)
twice daily704km (437 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥7,805($57)
on demand537km (333 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

The following major airports near Fukui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui