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.
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.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Fuji if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Sendai (SDJ).
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Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku and then to Sendai Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | ¥17,795($130) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Train to Tokyo, plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | ¥46,135($335) | every 3 hours | 483km (300 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane | 4h 10m | ¥39,015($285) | hourly | 956km (594 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | ¥47,230($345) | every 4 hours | 548km (340 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 4h 15m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 769km (478 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | ¥8,215($60) | 5 times a day | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | ¥7,255($53) | on demand | 499km (310 miles) |
JR Bus Kanto
JR Bus Tōhoku
Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Yamako Bus
Narita Express (N'EX)
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.