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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train
    4h 58m
    ¥8,657–11,147

  2. Bus via Yamagata

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata to Seiroshibatabus bus Yamagata / ...
    5h 1m
    ¥2,930–5,165

  3. Drive  181.9 km

    1. Drive from Sendai to Shibatacar car 181.9 km
    2h 40m
    ¥3,120–4,507

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus bus
    5h 11m
    ¥4,380–6,150

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  • Distance: 588.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Shibata(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Seiroshibata via Yamagata in around 5h 1m.

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