How to travel from Sakata to Takayama, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Takayama is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sakata to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Takayama → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Niigata, Joetsumyoko then Toyama and then to Takayama.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥18,345($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Nagano and then to Taisho Pond.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Takayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).
The distance between Sakata and Takayama is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Sakata and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Takayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Takayama. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Joetsumyoko and Toyama. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Takayama. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Takayama. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sakata to Takayama. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Takayama is Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Takayama. Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Takayama. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥18,345 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Takayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 30m | ¥27,925($205) | 4 times a day | 738km (459 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), train | 5h 40m | ¥34,770($255) | 4 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Shinjo, plane | 5h 55m | ¥25,190($185) | 5 times a day | 748km (464 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | ¥35,455($260) | every 4 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
| Train to Akita, plane | 6h 40m | ¥29,980($220) | every 3 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ¥18,345($135) | 4 times a day | 512km (318 miles) |
| Train via Niigata | 6h 40m | ¥24,505($180) | 4 times a day | 727km (451 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 15m | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 725km (451 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | ¥6,980($51) | on demand | 480km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Takayama
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Nagaden Bus
Alpico Group
Miyako Kotsu
Train operators
Airports near Takayama
The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Toyama Airport (TOY)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Takayama
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Takayama
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Takayama