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How to get fromSendai to Shibu Onsenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train Hakutaka / ...
    5h 50m
    ¥8,082–10,503

  2. Drive  374.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sendai to Shibu Onsencar car 374.9 km
    5h 23m
    ¥6,477–9,355

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Obusebus bus
    10h 9m
    ¥7,750–9,420

  4. Bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 山交ビル to 新潟駅前bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus bus
    12h 58m
    ¥10,344–13,621

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  • Distance: 522.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to Shibu Onsen via Omiya Station, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirosedori to Shibu Onsen via Niigata, Niigata-eki, Obuse, Obuse, Shinshunakano, and Shinshū-Nakano Station in around 10h 9m.

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