The distance between Shimoda and Sakata is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Shimoda to Sakata by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sakata → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO).
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Take the train to Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
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There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Sakata by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).
The distance between Shimoda and Sakata is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Shimoda and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Sakata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Sakata. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Niigata. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Sakata. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sakata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Sakata. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Sakata. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥29,160($215) | 4 times a day | 543km (337 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 20m | ¥25,055($185) | 5 times a day | 588km (366 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥25,600($185) | every 4 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | ¥18,480($135) | 5 times a day | 630km (391 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | ¥9,995($73) | on demand | 665km (413 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.