How to travel from Hagi to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Sendai is around 1,062km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hagi 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 SendaiHagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ube (UBJ) to Yamagata (GAJ) then take the bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,140($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit then Iwaki Yoshima and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,630($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance1,247km (775 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,630 ($160) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,870 ($260).

The distance between Hagi and Sendai is around 1,062km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 950km (590 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Hagi and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Sendai is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥35,870 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,630 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Sendai. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagatoshi, Asa, Hiroshima and Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hagi and Sendai. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Hagi and Sendai. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagi to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and Iwaki Yoshima. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Bocho Kotsu, Tobu bus, JR Bus Tōhoku, Kintetsu Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Hagi and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Sendai. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Hagi and Sendai. The distance is around 1,247km (775 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ¥36,140 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Sendai

Transport options from Hagi to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 35m
¥27,655($200)
twice daily1,274km (792 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
¥46,270($340)
twice daily1,281km (796 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 5m
¥35,870($260)
twice daily1,260km (783 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane4h 15m
¥34,225($250)
twice daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train
8h 30m
¥36,140($265)
every 4 hours1,358km (844 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
¥21,630($160)
once daily1,354km (841 miles)
Bus via Sannomiya BT23h 55m
¥26,010($190)
once daily1,327km (824 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
¥18,620($135)
on demand1,247km (775 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