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

The cheapest way to get from Sakata to Obuse is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakata to Obuse is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Sakata and Obuse?

No, there is no direct train from Sakata to Obuse. However, there are services departing from Sakata(Yamagata) and arriving at Obuse via Niigata, Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Sakata to Obuse?

The distance between Sakata and Obuse is 527 km. The road distance is 325.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakata to Obuse without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥8000 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Sakata to Obuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakata to Obuse train from?

Sakata to Obuse train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sakata(Yamagata) station.

Where does the Sakata to Obuse train arrive?

Sakata to Obuse train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Sakata to Obuse?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakata to Obuse is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Sakata to Obuse.

Where can I stay near Obuse?

There are 433+ hotels available in Obuse.

Sakata to Obuse - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sakata to Obuse 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata[186381] Ltd. Exp Inaho 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Obuse
5h 52m
¥8,165–9,892
Drive 325.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakata to Obuse325.8 km
4h 32m
¥5,508–7,956
Train
1. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Niigata
2. Take the train from Niigata to Takasaki
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Nagano
6h 4m
¥14,765–22,192
Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)SYO - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
5h 53m
¥15,890–47,550
Fly to Toyama Airport, train
1. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Toyama Airport (TOY)SYO - TOY
2. Take the train from Toyama to Nagano
8h 32m
¥26,000–110,730

Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

35Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥8,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.6 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Obuse via Niigata, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 6h 4m.

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