There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Station to Sendai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
3h 40m¥8,099–10,513Drive 207.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata Station to Sendaicar 207.4 km
3h 4m¥3,598–5,197Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
4h 9m¥3,900–5,500Bus via Yamagata
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Kencho Shiyakusho-maebus Yamagata / ...
5h 15m¥3,735–5,280
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Sendai is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Niigata and arriving at Hirosedori. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Sendai via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Sendai is 562 km. The road distance is 207.4 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Niigata Station to Sendai, including transfers.
Niigata Station to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Sendai is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Sendai, Japan?
You can take a train from Niigata to Sendai via Ōmiya in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Niigata to Hirosedori 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori station.
Niigata Station to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Sendai is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Niigata Station to Sendai.
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