There are 6 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
5h 25m¥8,784–11,446Bus via Yamagata
cheapest- Take the bus from Sendai Airport to Yamagata Ekimaebus Yamagata
- Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus Yamagata
6h 17m¥3,667–5,870Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus
6h¥4,584–6,446Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Niigata220.7 km
3h 16mDrive 220.7 km
- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigatacar 220.7 km
3h 16m¥3,821–5,519Bus via Yamagata #2
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from 山交ビル to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
6h 52m¥3,984–5,246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata is to bus via Yamagata which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Sendai, Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Niigata is 584 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata, including transfers.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai Airport to Aoyama(Niigata) via Sendai, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai to Niigata 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 Sendai to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Niigata
- 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 Sendai Airport to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 山交ビル to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Niigata station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Niigata.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Niigata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.