Hakodate to Sakata by train
Sakata lies 327 km (203 mi) south of Hakodate, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 398 km (248 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hakodate | Sakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 275,730 | 100,273 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Goryōkaku Station, Kikyō Station, Sakae-Cho Station | Sagoshi Station, Minamichōkai Station, Higashi-Sakata Station |
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Common questions
How far is Sakata from Hakodate?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, south of Hakodate; by road roughly 398 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hakodate to Sakata by train?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hakodate 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.