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Sakata → Niigata

Driving from Sakata to Niigata

Niigata lies 131 km (82 mi) south-west of Sakata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h without stops, over roughly 160 km (100 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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SakataNiigata
CountryJapanJapan
Population100,273797,591
Elevation0 m (0 ft)1 m (3 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

Where to book car hire from Sakata to Niigata

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Staying in Niigata

Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Niigata. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 48,532 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Niigata

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Common questions

How far is Niigata from Sakata?

131 km (82 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sakata; by road roughly 160 km (100 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sakata to Niigata by car?

About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sakata and Niigata?

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

Where can I stay in Niigata?

Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Niigata, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.