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

The cheapest way to get from Echizen to Sakata is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echizen to Sakata is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct train between Echizen and Sakata?

No, there is no direct train from Echizen to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Echizen-Takefu and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Echizen to Sakata?

The distance between Echizen and Sakata is 808 km. The road distance is 553.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Echizen to Sakata without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs ¥20000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Echizen to Sakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Sakata train from?

Echizen to Sakata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Echizen-Takefu station.

Where does the Echizen to Sakata train arrive?

Echizen to Sakata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Echizen to Sakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Echizen to Sakata is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Echizen to Sakata.

Where can I stay near Sakata?

There are 60+ hotels available in Sakata.

Echizen to Sakata - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Echizen to Sakata by train, 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
1. Take the train from Echizen-Takefu to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain
3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
7h 55m
¥20,945–29,913
Drive 553.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Echizen to Sakatacar 553.5 km
6h 40m
¥9,562–13,812
Train, bus via Niigata
1. Take the train from Echizen-Takefu to Kanazawatrain
2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Niigata Eki Maebus
3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 41m
¥13,062–18,756
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Akita Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane ITM - AXT
3. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 23m
¥18,812–53,388
Train via Jōetsu
1. Take the train from Echizen-Takefu to Jōetsumyōkōtrain
2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
7h 59m
¥16,095–22,758
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Echizen-Takefu to Kanazawatrain
2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Sendai Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Sakata Shoko BTbus
15h 13m
¥14,762–21,056
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Niigata Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ITM - KIJ
3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 5m
¥20,252–49,858
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane ITM - GAJ
3. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain
4. Take the train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 12m
¥18,362–53,638
Train, train to Komaki Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane NKM - GAJ
4. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain
5. Take the train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 37m
¥22,393–73,985
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Akita Airport
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane NGO - AXT
4. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train
10h 5m
¥43,033–73,885
Train, train to Komaki Airport, fly to Niigata Airport
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane NKM - KIJ
4. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 30m
¥27,283–51,205

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights

70Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

¥11,913Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.9 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Echizen-Takefu to Sakata(Yamagata) via Takasaki and Niigata in around 7h 55m.

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