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

The cheapest way to get from Shibata to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shibata to Sendai is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Shibata and Sendai?

No, there is no direct bus from Shibata to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Seiroshibata and arriving at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho via Yamagata Ekimae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Shibata and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Shibata to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Shibata(Niigata) and arriving at Sendai via Yonezawa and Fukushima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Shibata to Sendai?

The distance between Shibata and Sendai is 206 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shibata to Sendai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3100 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Shibata to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shibata to Sendai bus from?

Shibata to Sendai bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Seiroshibata station.

Where do I catch the Shibata to Sendai train from?

Shibata to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shibata(Niigata) station.

Train or bus from Shibata to Sendai?

The best way to get from Shibata to Sendai is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3100 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3500 - ¥4800 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Shibata to Sendai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shibata to Sendai train arrive?

Shibata to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.

Can I drive from Shibata to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibata to Sendai is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Shibata to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 260+ hotels available in Sendai.

Shibata to Sendai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shibata to Sendai by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Seiroshibata to Yamagatabus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
4h 23m
¥3,142–5,180
Train
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Yonezawatrain
2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Fukushima(Fukushima)train
3. Take the train from Fukushima to Sendaitrain
4h 46m
¥3,543–4,720
Drive 181.8 km
1. Drive from Shibata to Sendaicar 181.8 km
2h 41m
¥3,156–4,558
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Yonezawatrain [17347] Benibana
2. Take the bus from Yonezawa Station to Sendaibus
5h 9m
¥3,993–4,520

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shibata to Sendai.

Launch map view

Distance: 206.4 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Seiroshibata to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho via Yamagata Ekimae in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shibata(Niigata) to Sendai via Yonezawa and Fukushima in around 4h 46m.

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