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How to get fromMatsushima to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsushima to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    5h 27m
    ¥8,675–11,352

  2. Bus via Yamagata

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    7h 10m
    ¥3,961–6,035

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus bus
    6h 2m
    ¥4,475–6,352

  4. Drive 236.6 km

    1. Drive from Matsushima to Niigatacar car 236.6 km
    3h 32m
    ¥4,109–5,936

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  • Distance: 591.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsushima to Aoyama(Niigata) via Sendai, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai to Niigata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 13m.

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