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

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Sendai 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
    4h 53m
    ¥8,245–10,769

  2. Drive 213.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Sendaicar car 213.8 km
    3h 9m
    ¥3,674–5,307

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus bus
    5h 11m
    ¥3,990–5,714

  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 Kencho Shiyakusho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    6h 28m
    ¥3,795–5,569

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Map of how to get from Niigata to Sendai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 568.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Sendai, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Sendai via Niigata and Ōmiya in around 4h 53m. 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.

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