There are 4 ways to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station by train, bus, 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 / ...
4h 21m¥8,182–10,503Bus via Yamagata
cheapest- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus Yamagata
5h 47m¥3,446–5,185Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus
4h 22m¥3,900–5,500Drive 208.8 km
- Drive from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Stationcar 208.8 km
3h 5m¥3,596–5,194
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai and arriving at Niigata. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Niigata via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Sendai (Station) and Niigata Station is 562 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station, including transfers.
Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai station.
Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Sendai (Station), Miyagi, Japan and Niigata Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Niigata via Omiya Station in around 4h 21m. 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 to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Niigata station.
Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sendai (Station) to Niigata Station.
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