How to travel from Sakata to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Sakata and Nagasaki is around 1,283km (797 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sakata to Nagasaki by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,415($265)
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Train

Take the train to Niigata, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,600($355)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyouto eki Hachizyouguchi and then to Nagasaki Station.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Distance1,451km (902 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Sakata to Nagasaki by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥29,160 ($215) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,415 ($265).

The distance between Sakata and Nagasaki is around 1,283km (797 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,128km (701 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Sakata and Nagasaki by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sakata to Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx ¥36,415 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥29,160 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Nagasaki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sakata and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sakata to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyouto eki Hachizyouguchi and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

Shonai Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Sakata and Nagasaki. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Nagasaki. The distance is around 1,451km (902 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥36,415 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Nagasaki

Transport options from Sakata to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 5m
¥36,415($265)
5 times a day1,283km (797 miles)
Train
11h 10m
¥48,600($355)
every 4 hours1,680km (1,044 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 50m
¥31,215($230)
once daily1,511km (939 miles)
Bus via Bus terminal Shinjuku1 day 1h
¥29,160($215)
once daily1,744km (1,083 miles)
Drive
16h 20m
¥20,945($155)
on demand1,451km (902 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki