How to travel from Yokohama to Sakata, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Sakata is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Yokohama 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 Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sakata Shokou Busterminal.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,265($75)
Operated by

Shonai Kotsu

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Drive

Drive to Sakata.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Sakata

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Sakata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,305 ($140).

The distance between Yokohama and Sakata is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Yokohama and Sakata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Sakata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥19,305 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Sakata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Sakata. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Niigata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yokohama and Sakata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Yokohama and Sakata. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Sakata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 横浜駅改札口前_01, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Shonai Kotsu run regular bus services between Yokohama and Sakata. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Sakata. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Yokohama and Sakata. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Sakata is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,745 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Sakata

Transport options from Yokohama to Sakata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
¥19,305($140)
4 times a day406km (252 miles)
Fly to Yamagata (GAJ), train3h 35m
¥18,070($130)
5 times a day448km (278 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
¥24,230($175)
every 3 hours602km (374 miles)
Train
5hrs
¥15,745($115)
every 4 hours496km (308 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
¥10,265($75)
once daily571km (355 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
¥7,530($55)
on demand521km (324 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