There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain
5h 21m¥8,077–10,497Drive 374.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Shibu Onsencar 374.9 km
5h 23m¥6,452–9,319Bus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Obusebus
10h 9m¥7,750–9,420Bus via Yamagata
- Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus
- Take the bus from 山交ビル to 新潟駅前bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
12h 56m¥10,344–13,621
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Hirosedori and arriving at Shibu Onsen via Niigata-eki and Shinshū-Nakano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and arriving at Yudanaka via Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Sendai and Shibu Onsen is 522 km. The road distance is 374.9 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen, including transfers.
Sendai to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedori station.
Sendai to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Shibu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥9500 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Shibu Onsen via Omiya Station, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 5h 21m. 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.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 山交ビル to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Sendai to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Niigata station.
Sendai to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shibu Onsen is 375 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Sendai to Shibu Onsen.
There are 283+ hotels available in Shibu Onsen.