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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain train Komachi / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    4h 19m
    ¥8,317–10,767

  2. Bus via Yamagata

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    6h 20m
    ¥3,614–5,491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus bus
    4h 47m
    ¥4,070–5,740

  4. Drive  213.8 km

    1. Drive from Sendai to Niigatacar car 213.8 km
    3h 10m
    ¥3,667–5,297

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  • Distance: 567.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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