How to travel from Sakata to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Sakata and Kudamatsu is around 1,123km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sakata to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train

Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Niigata then Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,870($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,123km (698 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Sakata to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥26,830 ($195) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).

The distance between Sakata and Kudamatsu is around 1,123km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Sakata and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sakata to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,830 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 1,123km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ¥35,870 ($260).

How do I get from Sakata to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Sakata to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train + 5 similar
4h 5m
¥30,800($225)
4 times a day1,249km (776 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
¥26,830($195)
4 times a day1,147km (713 miles)
Fly to Kita Kyushu (KKJ), Train5hrs
¥31,900($235)
4 times a day1,342km (834 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train6h 40m
¥36,415($265)
4 times a day1,426km (886 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Train6h 15m
¥41,070($300)
4 times a day1,224km (761 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
¥40,660($295)
every 3 hours1,148km (713 miles)
Train
8h 35m
¥35,870($260)
every 4 hours1,370km (851 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
¥16,840($125)
on demand1,123km (698 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu