What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

The fastest way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Niigata (State) and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata (State) to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Sendai via Niigata and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

The distance between Niigata (State) and Sendai is 568 km. The road distance is 213.8 km.

How do I travel from Niigata (State) to Sendai without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

How long does it take to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata (State) to Sendai train from?

Niigata (State) to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Niigata station.

Train or bus from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Niigata (State) to Sendai train arrive?

Niigata (State) to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Niigata (State) to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata (State) to Sendai is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Niigata (State) to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 253+ hotels available in Sendai.

Niigata (State) to Sendai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Ōmiyatrain Toki
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain Komachi / ...
3h 51m
¥14,645–21,269
Drive 213.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niigata to Sendaicar 213.8 km
3h 9m
¥3,664–5,292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
5h 18m
¥4,045–5,769
Bus via Yamagata
1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Kencho Shiyakusho-maebus Yamagata / ...
6h 30m
¥3,818–5,593

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Niigata (State) to Sendai.

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Distance: 568 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Niigata (State), Japan and Sendai, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Sendai via Niigata and Ōmiya in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Niigata to Hirosedori 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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