The distance between Hakodate and Sendai is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Sendai by train, bus, ferry, 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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Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Sendai (SDJ).
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Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop.
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Take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Hirosedori Ichibancho.
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Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sendai.
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There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Sendai by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,610 ($210).
The distance between Hakodate and Sendai is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hakodate and Sendai by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Sendai is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥28,610 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Sendai is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Sendai. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Sendai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Sendai. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Sendai. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hakodate to Sendai typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ¥28,610($210) | hourly | 679km (422 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ¥33,130($240) | every 4 hours | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | ¥16,840($125) | 4 times a day | 515km (320 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 15m | ¥10,540($77) | every 20 mins | 498km (309 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥16,155($120) | 5 times a day | 524km (326 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 10m | ¥9,720($71) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
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Ibex Airlines
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JR Bus Tōhoku
Konan Bus
Yamako Bus
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.