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How to get fromTakayama to Sakataby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Takayama to Sakata by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    4. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    9h

  2. Drive  475.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Sakatacar car 475.2 km
    6h 15m
    ¥8,179–11,814

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus bus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
    15h 17m
    ¥14,808–17,176

  4. Train to Toyama Airport, fly to Shonai Airport

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Fly from Toyama Airport (TOY) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane TOY - SYO
    8h 33m

  5. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    4. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train
    5. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    10h 22m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naoetsu to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    5. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    11h 12m

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Niigata Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    8h 49m

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane NGO - SDJ
    3. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minamibus bus
    10h 5m

  9. Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Shonai Airport

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane HND - SYO
    8h 42m

  10. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane NKM - GAJ
    3. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain train
    4. Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain train
    9h 49m

Toyama Airport (TOY) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥119,707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.9 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Sakata, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Sakata(Yamagata) via Toyama, Joetsumyoko, and Niigata in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Sakata Shokou Busterminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 15h 17m.

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