How to travel from Kushiro to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Sendai is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kushiro to Sendai by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SendaiKushiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,715($310)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 市電すすきの前 and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sendai.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Sendai by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥17,110 ($125) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,715 ($310).

The distance between Kushiro and Sendai is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Kushiro and Sendai by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Sendai is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥42,715 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Sendai is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥17,110 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Sendai. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Sendai. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Kushiro and Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Sendai. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Sendai. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Sendai typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kushiro to Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Sendai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥42,715 ($310).

How do I get from Kushiro to Sendai

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Sendai

Transport options from Kushiro to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
¥42,715($310)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
¥42,985($315)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Train
9h 5m
¥31,485($230)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13hrs
¥26,285($190)
4 times a day1,031km (641 miles)
Bus to 札幌駅前bt, train14h 10m
¥24,095($175)
4 times a day1,033km (642 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 40m
¥17,110($125)
twice daily1,008km (627 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kushiro and Sendai

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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