How to travel from Sakata to Nara, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Nara is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sakata to Nara by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Shinjo, plane
Take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Niigata then Tokyo and then to Kyoto.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Nara by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,285 ($190).
The distance between Sakata and Nara is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Sakata and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Nara is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥26,285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Nara. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sakata and Nara. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nara is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Nara. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nara. The distance is around 743km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Shinjo, plane + 6 similar | 4h 20m | ¥26,285($190) | 3 times a week | 751km (467 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, Fly | 4h 45m | ¥35,185($255) | 3 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
| Train to Shinjo, plane | 4h 45m | ¥26,560($195) | 5 times a day | 751km (467 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥46,135($335) | 3 times a week | 863km (536 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | ¥39,155($285) | 3 times a week | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train to Akita, plane | 6h 55m | ¥34,770($255) | 3 times a week | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | ¥33,950($250) | every 3 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥30,120($220) | every 4 hours | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train via Niigata | 8h 40m | ¥24,230($175) | 5 times a day | 754km (469 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | ¥10,815($79) | on demand | 743km (462 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Nara
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Miyako Kotsu
Train operators
Airports near Nara
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Nara
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Nara
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Nara