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.
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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Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Shonai (SYO).
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Take the train to Niigata and then to Sakata(Yamagata).
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Take the bus to Sakata Shokou Busterminal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 10m | ¥19,305($140) | 4 times a day | 406km (252 miles) |
Fly to Yamagata (GAJ), train | 3h 35m | ¥18,070($130) | 5 times a day | 448km (278 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | ¥24,230($175) | every 3 hours | 602km (374 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | ¥15,745($115) | every 4 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus | 10h 15m | ¥10,265($75) | once daily | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | ¥7,530($55) | on demand | 521km (324 miles) |
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Shonai Kotsu
The following major airports near Sakata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.