There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Matsushima 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
5h 27m¥8,675–11,369Drive 236.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Matsushimacar 236.6 km
3h 32m¥4,079–5,891Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus
5h 50m¥4,391–6,284Bus via Yamagata
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
6h 57m¥4,175–6,069
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Matsushima is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Matsushima is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Sendai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Matsushima via Niigata, Ōmiya and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Niigata and Matsushima is 592 km. The road distance is 236.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Matsushima without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Niigata to Matsushima, including transfers.
Niigata to Matsushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Matsushima is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 50m.
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 27m. 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- 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 Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Matsushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Niigata to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Matsushima is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Niigata to Matsushima.
There are 260+ hotels available in Matsushima.