The distance between Fukushima and Sendai is around 70km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 27min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukushima to Sendai by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take the bus to Hirosedori.
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There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Sendai by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥1,230 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 27min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,420 ($25).
The distance between Fukushima and Sendai is around 70km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)
It takes around 27min to get from Fukushima and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Sendai is to take the train which takes around 27min and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥1,230 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Sendai. It typically takes around 27min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fukushima and Sendai with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 27min.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukushima and Sendai. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 27min, 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 Fukushima and Sendai. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fukushima and Sendai with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.
JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Fukushima and Sendai. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 27min.
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 Fukushima and Sendai. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 27min and will usually cost around ¥3,420 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 27min | ¥3,420($25) | every 30 mins | 70km (44 miles) |
Bus | 1hr | ¥1,230($9) | every 30 mins | 81km (50 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | ¥1,230($9) | on demand | 81km (50 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.