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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Sakata-eki is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Sakata-eki is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Sakata-eki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Sakata Shoko BT. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Sakata-eki?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Sakata-eki. 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-eki?

The distance between Sendai and Sakata-eki is 178 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Sakata-eki without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4300.

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

The bus from Sendai Station to Sakata Shoko BT takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Sakata-eki bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sendai to Sakata-eki train from?

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

Train or bus from Sendai to Sakata-eki?

The best way to get from Sendai to Sakata-eki is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥16000 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Sendai to Sakata-eki bus arrive?

Sendai to Sakata-eki bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Sakata Shoko BT station.

What is the time difference between Sendai and Sakata-eki?

Sakata-eki is 3h 30m behind Sendai. It is currently 11:55 PM in Sendai and 8:25 PM in Sakata-eki.

Where does the Sendai to Sakata-eki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Sakata-eki?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Sakata-eki is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sendai to Sakata-eki.

Where can I stay near Sakata-eki?

There are 59+ hotels available in Sakata-eki.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Sakata Shoko BT
3h 17m
¥2,700–4,300
Drive 142.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Sakata-eki142.3 km
2h 6m
¥2,407–3,476
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

Map of how to get from Sendai to Sakata-eki.

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Sakata-eki, Yamagata, Japan?

Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Station to Sakata Shoko BT every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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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