What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shibata?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shibata is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Shibata?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shibata is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Shibata?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho and arriving at Seiroshibata via Yamagata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Shibata?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Shibata(Niigata) via Fukushima and Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Sendai to Shibata?

The distance between Sendai and Shibata is 230 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Shibata without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Shibata without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥12000.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Shibata?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sendai to Shibata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shibata bus from?

Sendai to Shibata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shibata train from?

Sendai to Shibata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Shibata?

The best way to get from Sendai to Shibata is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Yamagata, which costs ¥2900 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Sendai to Shibata bus arrive?

Sendai to Shibata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata Ekimae station.

Where does the Sendai to Shibata train arrive?

Sendai to Shibata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Fukushima station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Shibata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shibata is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Sendai to Shibata.

Where can I stay near Shibata?

There are 18+ hotels available in Shibata.

Sendai to Shibata - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Shibata 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 Fukushima
2. Take the train from Fukushima to Yonezawa
3. Take the train from Yonezawa to Shibata(Niigata)
4h 53m
¥5,463–11,174
Bus via Yamagata
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata EkimaeYamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Yamagata to SeiroshibataYamagata / ...
5h 1m
¥2,930–5,165
Drive 181.9 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Shibata181.9 km
2h 40m
¥3,107–4,488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
5h 1m
¥4,380–8,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Ekimae
2. Take the train from Yamagata to Yonezawa
3. Take the train from Yonezawa to Shibata(Niigata)
5h 40m
¥3,433–7,832

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 229.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Shibata(Niigata) via Fukushima and Yonezawa in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Seiroshibata via Yamagata in around 5h 1m.

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