There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Sakata by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
8h 41m¥7,251–9,688Train
cheapest- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
9h 32m¥5,742–7,904Drive 365.5 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Sakatacar 365.5 km
4h 50m¥6,282–9,073Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
14h 33m¥12,365–17,328
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Sakata is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Sakata is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-chō and arriving at Sakata Shokou Busterminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Hakuba and Sakata is 423 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Sakata without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 41m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Hakuba to Sakata, including transfers.
Hakuba to Sakata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-chō station.
Hakuba to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Sakata is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Sakata, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Sakata(Yamagata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu, and Niigata in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Sakata Shokou Busterminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 14h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Shinjuku to Hakuba
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Shinjuku to Shinano
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Sakata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Hakuba to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Sakata is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Hakuba to Sakata.
There are 49+ hotels available in Sakata.