The distance between Niigata and Sendai is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Niigata to Sendai by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Sendai by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,150 ($23).
The distance between Niigata and Sendai is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Niigata and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Sendai is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥3,150 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Sendai. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata and Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niigata and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niigata and Sendai. We recommend that you drive to Sendai. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Sendai. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Niigata and Sendai. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 25m | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 568km (353 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ¥3,150($23) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.