How to travel from Kurashiki to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Kurashiki and Sendai is around 812km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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.

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Train to Okayama, plane

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,600($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto Station and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,525($130)
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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance954km (593 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,825 ($100) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).

The distance between Kurashiki and Sendai is around 812km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kurashiki and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,825 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Sendai. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Sendai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Kurashiki and Sendai. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurashiki to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Ryobi Express and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kurashiki and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Kurashiki and Sendai. The distance is around 954km (593 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥25,600 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Sendai

Transport options from Kurashiki to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Okayama, plane + 5 similar
3h 10m
¥30,800($225)
every 30 mins812km (505 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
¥27,515($200)
every 30 mins825km (512 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 10m
¥23,545($170)
5 times a day976km (606 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane4h 10m
¥37,375($275)
every 3 hours860km (535 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 40m
¥35,045($255)
every 30 mins1,052km (654 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
¥13,825($100)
every 4 hours870km (541 miles)
Train
5h 35m
¥25,600($185)
every 20 mins1,013km (629 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
¥17,525($130)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
¥14,240($105)
on demand954km (593 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