There are 7 ways to get from Sakata to Nagano by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Takasaki
best- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
6h 8m¥6,951–9,162Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
7h 57m¥5,771–9,062Bus
- Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimaebus
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
11h 39m¥8,700–9,400Drive 339.6 km
- Drive from Sakata to Naganocar 339.6 km
4h 32m¥5,836–8,430Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 36m¥39,990–185,950Train
- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
7h 36m¥5,851–7,762Fly to Toyama Airport, train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane SYO - TOY
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
8h 15m¥73,900–345,730
Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sakata to Nagano is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sakata to Nagano is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sakata to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Sakata Shoko BT and arriving at Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sakata to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Sakata(Yamagata) and arriving at Nagano via Niigata and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Sakata and Nagano is 476 km. The road distance is 339.6 km.
The best way to get from Sakata to Nagano without a car is to train via Takasaki which takes 6h 8m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Sakata to Nagano, including transfers.
Sakata to Nagano bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sakata Shoko BT station.
Sakata to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakata(Yamagata) station.
The best way to get from Sakata to Nagano is to train via Takasaki which takes 6h 8m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥9500 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Sakata, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Nagano via Niigata and Takasaki in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Shonai Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥36,000–180,000
Flights from Shonai Airport to Toyama Airport via Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–340,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sakata to Nagano bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Yamagata Ekimae station.
Sakata to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakata to Nagano is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Sakata to Nagano.
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