There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Nagaoka 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 Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
3h 58m¥7,382–9,503Bus, train via Yamagata
cheapest- Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus
- Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain
7h 32m¥4,425–6,521Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
- Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain [17995] Jr Shinetsu
5h 44m¥4,850–6,800Drive 261.7 km
- Drive from Sendai to Nagaokacar 261.7 km
3h 47m¥4,540–6,557Bus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
6h 28m¥4,880–6,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Hirosedori and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Nagaoka via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Sendai and Nagaoka is 506 km. The road distance is 261.7 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Sendai to Nagaoka, including transfers.
Sendai to Nagaoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedori station.
Sendai to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Nagaoka via Omiya Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirosedori to Niigata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Kitanagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Kitanagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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 to Nagaoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Niigata station.
Sendai to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Nagaoka is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Sendai to Nagaoka.
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