How to travel from Itsukushima to Sendai, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Sendai is around 916km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Sendai by ferry, 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 Sendai → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Hiroshima Port and then to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
- Duration6h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥38,470($280)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Universal Studios Japan and then to Sendai Station.
- Duration22h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,400($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Sendai.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Sendai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Sendai by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,945 ($155).
The distance between Itsukushima and Sendai is around 916km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 886km (551 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Itsukushima and Sendai by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Sendai is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥20,945 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Sendai is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Sendai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Sendai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Sendai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ). 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Itsukushima to Sendai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Sendai is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥38,470 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Sendai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | ¥32,170($235) | every 4 hours | 989km (614 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 3h 20m | ¥20,945($155) | hourly | 916km (569 miles) |
| Ferry to Motoyasu Pier Hiroshima, bus and plane | 5h 55m | ¥42,440($310) | 4 times a day | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 6h 35m | ¥38,470($280) | hourly | 1,164km (724 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 22h 25m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 5m | ¥16,430($120) | every 15 mins | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Sendai
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Setonaikaikisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Sendai
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Sendai
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Sendai
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 281km (174 miles) from Sendai