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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Niigata (State) is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Niigata (State) is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

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

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Ōmiya and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Niigata (State) without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sendai to Niigata (State), including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Sendai to Niigata (State)?

The best way to get from Sendai to Niigata (State) is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 28m.

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

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Niigata (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Niigata (State) is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sendai to Niigata (State).

Where can I stay near Niigata (State)?

There are 85+ hotels available in Niigata (State).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Niigata (State) 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 Sendai to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Niigatatrain Toki
4h 24m
¥14,824–21,039
Drive 213.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Niigatacar 213.8 km
3h 10m
¥3,634–5,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
4h 28m
¥4,040–5,770
Bus via Yamagata
1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus Yamagata
6h 19m
¥3,635–5,521

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Aoyama(Niigata) via Ōmiya and Niigata in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, 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.

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