There are 2 ways to get from Niigata Station to Sakata by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Sakata is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Sakata is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niigata and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Sakata is 166 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Sakata without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3200.
The train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata) takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Niigata Station to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Sakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sakata(Yamagata) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Sakata is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Niigata Station to Sakata.
There are 49+ hotels available in Sakata.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Sakata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- 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/
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