What is the cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Sakata?

The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Sakata is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Myōkō to Sakata?

The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Sakata is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Myōkō and Sakata?

No, there is no direct train from Myōkō to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Arai(Niigata) and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Naoetsu and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Myōkō to Sakata?

The distance between Myōkō and Sakata is 309 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.

How do I travel from Myōkō to Sakata without a car?

The best way to get from Myōkō to Sakata without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Myōkō to Sakata?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Myōkō to Sakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Myōkō to Sakata train from?

Myōkō to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.

Where does the Myōkō to Sakata train arrive?

Myōkō to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Myōkō to Sakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Myōkō to Sakata is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Myōkō to Sakata.

Where can I stay near Sakata?

There are 51+ hotels available in Sakata.

Myōkō to Sakata - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Myōkō to Sakata by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
2. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train Inaho / ...
6h 46m
¥4,610–7,489
Drive 291.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Myōkō to Sakatacar 291.3 km
3h 49m
¥4,430–6,399
Train
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain Shin'etsuhonsen Kaisoku / ...
2. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train Inaho / ...
6h 54m
¥4,702–6,316

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Distance: 308.7 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Sakata, Japan?

You can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Sakata(Yamagata) via Naoetsu and Niigata in around 6h 54m.

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