There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
4h 59m¥6,731–8,766Bus
- Take the bus from Akihabara eki to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
7h 42m¥7,800–8,100Night bus, train
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
- Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
10h 2m¥8,351–13,200Drive 473 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Sakata-ekicar 473 km
5h 42m¥8,165–11,794Bus via Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
7h 57m¥7,800–8,100Fly to Shonai Airport
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
4h 8m¥44,440–91,754Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train
6h 8m¥16,000–36,914
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki is to bus which costs ¥7800 - ¥8100 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥44000 - ¥95000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Akihabara eki and arriving at Sakata Shokou Busterminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Sakata-eki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Tokyo and Sakata-eki is 464 km. The road distance is 473 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Sakata-eki bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Akihabara eki station.
Tokyo to Sakata-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Sakata-eki is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7800 - ¥8100 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs ¥44000 - ¥95000 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sakata-eki, Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Sakata(Yamagata) via Niigata in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Akihabara eki to Sakata Shokou Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–90,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–120,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Akihabara eki to Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Sakata Shokou Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Sakata-eki bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Sakata Shokou Busterminal station.
Tokyo to Sakata-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sakata-eki is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Tokyo to Sakata-eki.
There are 60+ hotels available in Sakata-eki.