The distance between Kōchi and Sendai is around 1,086km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kōchi 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.
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Take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
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Take the bus to Sannomiya BT and then to Sendai Station.
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There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Sendai by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,910 ($255).
The distance between Kōchi and Sendai is around 1,086km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 841km (523 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Kōchi and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Sendai is to take the train which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx ¥34,910 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Sendai. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Kōchi and Sendai. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōchi to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.
JR Bus Kanto, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express, JR Shikoku Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Kōchi and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōchi to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 7h 45m.
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 Kōchi and Sendai. The distance is around 1,096km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ¥34,910 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7h 45m | ¥34,910($255) | hourly | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Bus via Sannomiya BT + 1 similar | 17h 20m | ¥24,915($180) | once daily | 1,086km (675 miles) |
Bus | 17h 55m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Drive | 13hrs | ¥15,880($115) | on demand | 1,096km (681 miles) |
JR Bus Kanto
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
JR Shikoku Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.