How to travel from Fuji to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Fuji and Sendai is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fuji to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
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Train to Tokyo, plane

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,135($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Fuji to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Fuji and Sendai is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Fuji and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fuji to Sendai is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Sendai. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fuji and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fuji and Sendai. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fuji to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

JR Bus Kanto and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Fuji and Sendai. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fuji and Sendai. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

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Transport options from Fuji to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥17,795($130)
hourly460km (286 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
¥46,135($335)
every 3 hours483km (300 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
¥26,150($190)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane4h 10m
¥39,015($285)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 40m
¥47,230($345)
every 4 hours548km (340 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane and bus4h 15m
¥30,530($225)
every 4 hours769km (478 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
¥8,215($60)
5 times a day517km (321 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
¥7,255($53)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Sendai

The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

SDJ
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Sendai
GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Sendai
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
281km (174 miles) from Sendai