There are 3 ways to get from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aeon Sakata Minami to Yamagata Ekimaebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
- Take the train from Yamagata to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
5h 36m¥4,684–4,934Drive 85.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sakata to Ginzan-onsencar 85.1 km
1h 16m¥1,461–2,110Bus
- Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Kenchomaebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
6h 16m¥5,280
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Sakata Shoko BT and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Kencho-mae and Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Sakata and Ginzan-onsen is 180 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.
The best way to get from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥4600 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Sakata to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sakata Shoko BT station.
Sakata to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Kenchomae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakata to Ginzan-onsen is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Sakata to Ginzan-onsen.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ginzan-onsen.
What companies run services between Sakata, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Kencho-mae and Yamagata Airport in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Aeon Sakata Minami to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Kenchomae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
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