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How to get fromSōma to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sōma to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    5h 45m
    ¥9,111–11,911

  2. Drive 219.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sōma to Niigatacar car 219.7 km
    3h 4m
    ¥3,811–5,505

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sōma to Sendaitrain train Hitachi
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus bus
    6h 20m
    ¥4,911–6,911

  4. Train, bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the train from Sōma to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus bus
    7h 12m
    ¥4,411–6,611

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 622.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Sōma, Fukushima-ken, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Sōma to Aoyama(Niigata) via Sendai, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 5h 45m.

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