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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Sakata is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Sakata is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Sakata?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Aeon Sakata Minami. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Sakata?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Sakata. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Sakata(Yamagata) via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Sendai to Sakata?

The distance between Sendai and Sakata is 173 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Sakata without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs ¥2600 - ¥4300.

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

The bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami takes 3h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Sakata bus from?

Sendai to Sakata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Sakata train from?

Sendai to Sakata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Sakata?

The best way to get from Sendai to Sakata is to bus which takes 3h and costs ¥2600 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥16000 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Sendai to Sakata bus arrive?

Sendai to Sakata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Aeon Sakata Minami station.

Where does the Sendai to Sakata train arrive?

Sendai to Sakata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Akita station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Sakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Sakata is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Sendai to Sakata.

Where can I stay near Sakata?

There are 57+ hotels available in Sakata.

Sendai to Sakata - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Sakata by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami
3h
¥2,600–4,300
Drive 141.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Sakata141.2 km
2h 5m
¥2,370–3,424
Train
1. Take the train from Sendai to AkitaKomachi
2. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)[17581] Jr Uetsu / ...
5h 14m
¥9,261–15,369

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.9 km
Duration: 3h

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

Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Station to Aeon Sakata Minami every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai to Sakata(Yamagata) via Akita in around 5h 14m.

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