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SandachōSakai

Sandachō to Sakai by bus

Sakai lies 40 km (25 mi) south-east of Sandachō, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 58 min including stops, over roughly 49 km (30 mi) of road.

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SandachōSakai
CountryJapanJapan
Population132,858826,161
Elevation147 m (482 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes669-1533038-3524–999-2256

Where to book buses from Sandachō to Sakai

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Staying in Sakai

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,983 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Sakai from Sandachō?

40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sandachō; by road roughly 49 km (30 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sandachō to Sakai by bus?

About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sandachō and Sakai?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Sakai?

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.