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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus bus
    4h 28m
    ¥4,040–5,770

  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 16m
    ¥3,615–5,491

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    4h 44m
    ¥8,322–10,773

  4. Drive 213.8 km

    1. Drive from Sendai to Niigatacar car 213.8 km
    3h 10m
    ¥3,674–5,307

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  • Distance: 213.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 4h 44m.

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