The distance between Fukuoka and Sendai is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Sendai by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku and then to Sendai Station.
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There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Sendai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥57,635 ($420).
The distance between Fukuoka and Sendai is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,076km (668 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Fukuoka and Sendai by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Sendai is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥57,635 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukuoka and Sendai. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukuoka 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 7hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukuoka and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Fukuoka and Sendai. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukuoka to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basuta Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.
Nishitetsu, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Fukuoka and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Fukuoka and Sendai. The distance is around 1,367km (849 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Sendai is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥57,635 ($420).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 20m | ¥57,635($420) | every 2 hours | 1,299km (807 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | ¥44,490($325) | hourly | 1,387km (862 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 20h 5m | ¥28,750($210) | once daily | 1,454km (903 miles) |
Bus via Universal Studios Japan | 20h 25m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Drive | 15h 40m | ¥19,715($145) | on demand | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Yamako Bus
Nishitetsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Jam Jam Liner
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.