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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sakata is to night bus and bus which costs ¥10000 - ¥17000 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Sakata is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥16000 - ¥46000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Sakata?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Sakata Shokou Busterminal via Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sakata?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Tokyo and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Kobe to Sakata?

The distance between Kobe and Sakata is 1008 km. The road distance is 749.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Sakata without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 9h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Kobe to Sakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sakata bus from?

Kobe to Sakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sakata train from?

Kobe to Sakata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Sakata?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sakata is to train via Tokyo which takes 9h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥22000 and takes 17h 2m.

Where does the Kobe to Sakata bus arrive?

Kobe to Sakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Kobe to Sakata train arrive?

Kobe to Sakata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Sakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Sakata is 749 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Kobe to Sakata.

Where can I stay near Sakata?

There are 49+ hotels available in Sakata.

Kobe to Sakata - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kobe to Sakata 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 via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tokyotrain
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Niigatatrain Max
3. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
9h 22m
Night bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Yodobashi Sendai 1st Building Bus Terminalnightbus Jx362
2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Sakata Shoko BTbus
17h 15m
¥10,400–16,800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Wk284 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Sakata Shokou Busterminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
17h 2m
¥12,600–21,066
Drive 749.1 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Sakatacar 749.1 km
9h 39m
¥13,014–18,798
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain
3. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
4. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
5. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
12h 34m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Akita Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane ITM - AXT
2. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train
6h 32m
¥16,333–45,120
Fly Osaka International Airport to Niigata Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ITM - KIJ
2. Take the train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)train
6h 45m
¥16,573–39,690
Fly Osaka International Airport to Sendai Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane ITM - SDJ
2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minamibus
7h 39m
¥17,783–43,070
Fly Kobe to Sendai Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane UKB - SDJ
2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minamibus
7h 23m
¥15,110–39,250
Fly Osaka International Airport to Yamagata Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane ITM - GAJ
2. Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Shinjotrain
3. Take the train from Shinjo to Sakata(Yamagata)train
7h 12m
¥14,883–45,670

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

70Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,008 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Sakata(Yamagata) via Tokyo and Niigata in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Sakata Shokou Busterminal via Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit in around 17h 2m.

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