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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjō to Sakata is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjō to Sakata is to drive which takes 48 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct train between Shinjō and Sakata?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjo and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata). Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Shinjō to Sakata?

The distance between Shinjō and Sakata is 55 km. The road distance is 52.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjō to Sakata without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥850 - ¥1200.

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

The train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata) takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Shinjō to Sakata train from?

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

Where does the Shinjō to Sakata train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinjō to Sakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjō to Sakata is 53 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Shinjō to Sakata.

Where can I stay near Sakata?

There are 49+ hotels available in Sakata.

Shinjō to Sakata - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shinjō to Sakata by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)train [17758] JR Rikuu-West / ...
1h 8m
¥850–1,200
Drive 52.9 km
1. Drive from Shinjō to Sakatacar 52.9 km
48 min
¥919–1,328
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjō to Sakatataxi 52.9 km
48 min
¥22,000–27,000
Train via Amarume
1. Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain [17764] JR Rikuu-West / ...
2. Take the train from Amarume to Sakata(Yamagata)train [17532] Jr Uetsu / ...
1h 32m
¥962–1,317

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Distance: 55.2 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan and Sakata, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata) 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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