The distance between Chiba and Sendai is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Chiba to Sendai by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Chiba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
There are several options for getting from Chiba to Sendai by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Chiba and Sendai is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chiba and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Sendai is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Sendai. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Sendai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Chiba and Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Chiba and Sendai. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 45m | ¥11,090($81) | every 20 mins | 364km (226 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ¥5,750($42) | on demand | 390km (242 miles) |
Keisei bus
Airport Limousine
Miyako Kotsu
Yamako Bus
Narita Express (N'EX)
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.