The distance between Sakata and Fukushima is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sakata to Fukushima by train, bus and car. 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 Shinjo and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).
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Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Fukushima Kencho-mae.
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There are several options for getting from Sakata to Fukushima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,380 ($32) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,010 ($22).
The distance between Sakata and Fukushima is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Sakata and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Fukushima is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥3,010 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,380 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Fukushima. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinjo. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Fukushima. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Sakata and Fukushima. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sakata to Fukushima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Shonai Kotsu, Miyako Kotsu and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Sakata and Fukushima. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Fukushima is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sakata and Fukushima. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥6,435 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | ¥6,435($47) | 5 times a day | 204km (127 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ¥4,520($33) | every 3 hours | 253km (157 miles) |
Bus via Sendai eki mae | 4h 45m | ¥4,380($32) | 5 times a day | 250km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | ¥3,010($22) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
Shonai Kotsu
Miyako Kotsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
The following major airports near Fukushima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.