There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Hirosedoribus
5h 35m¥4,187–5,920Drive 204.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendaicar 204.4 km
3h¥3,541–5,115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata-KIJ to Sendai204.4 km
3hBus via Yamagata
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山交ビルbus 山形〜新潟
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Kencho Shiyakusho-maebus Yamagata / ...
6h 44m¥4,145–5,420
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Niigata Airport and arriving at Hirosedori via Niigata Bandai City Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Sendai is 216 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Sendai.
There are 254+ hotels available in Sendai.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Sendai, Japan?
JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Hirosedori 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山交ビル
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Kencho Shiyakusho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Sendai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.