How to travel from Himeji to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Himeji and Sendai is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Himeji 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 SendaiHimeji if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,860($165)
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5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then take the bus to Sendai Station.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance855km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Himeji to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,860 ($165).

The distance between Himeji and Sendai is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (418 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Himeji and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Himeji to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥22,860 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Sendai. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji 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 5hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Himeji and Sendai. The distance is around 855km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Sendai

Transport options from Himeji to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 50m
¥22,860($165)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly2h 50m
¥31,075($225)
every 30 mins734km (456 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane3h 30m
¥41,070($300)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly3h 40m
¥27,515($200)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 40m
¥29,025($210)
every 30 mins1,111km (690 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 45m
¥50,655($370)
every 4 hours780km (484 miles)
Train
5hrs
¥30,800($225)
hourly922km (573 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 40m
¥14,240($105)
once daily886km (551 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
¥12,320($90)
on demand855km (531 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