How to travel from Tanabe to Sakata, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Sakata is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanabe to Sakata by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo then Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,170($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka and then to Sakata Shoko BT.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sakata.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance866km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Sakata

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Sakata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 5h 45m.

The distance between Tanabe and Sakata is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (436 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Tanabe and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Sakata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥13,140 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Sakata. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Sakata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Tanabe and Sakata. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tanabe to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Meiko Bus and Shonai Kotsu run regular bus services between Tanabe and Sakata. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the train to Shinjo and then to Sakata(Yamagata). instead which will take 5h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Sakata. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥32,170 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Sakata

Transport options from Tanabe to Sakata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 45m
¥13,140($95)
5 times a day871km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
¥32,170($235)
every 4 hours1,147km (713 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka10h 5m
¥26,010($190)
5 times a day914km (568 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 60m
¥19,715($145)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Bus via Basuta Shinjuku18h 45m
¥24,095($175)
once daily1,138km (707 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
¥13,005($95)
on demand866km (538 miles)

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Airports near Sakata

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

GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Sakata
AXT
Akita Airport (AXT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Sakata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
353km (219 miles) from Sakata