Ebetsu to Sakata by train
Sakata lies 487 km (303 mi) south of Ebetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 594 km (369 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ebetsu | Sakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 133,953 | 100,273 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Ebetsu Station, Takasago Station, Toyohoro Station | Sagoshi Station, Minamichōkai Station, Higashi-Sakata Station |
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Common questions
How far is Sakata from Ebetsu?
487 km (303 mi) in a straight line, south of Ebetsu; by road roughly 594 km (369 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ebetsu to Sakata by train?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ebetsu and Sakata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 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.