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How to get fromNiigata to Matsushimaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain train Yamabiko
    5h 37m
    ¥8,675–11,369

  2. Drive 236.8 km

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    1. Drive from Niigata to Matsushimacar car 236.8 km
    3h 32m
    ¥4,113–5,940

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus bus
    6h 3m
    ¥4,420–6,314

  4. Bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus Yamagata
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus bus Yamagata / ...
    7h 23m
    ¥4,165–6,069

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  • Distance: 591.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Matsushima via Niigata, Ōmiya, and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Niigata to Sendai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 13m.

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