How to travel from Maniwa to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Sendai is around 883km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Maniwa to Sendai by bus, train, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama Daigaku Suji then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance940km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Sendai by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).

The distance between Maniwa and Sendai is around 883km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 727km (452 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Maniwa and Sendai by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Sendai is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Sendai. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Sendai. It typically takes around 16h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Daigaku Suji and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 5m.

Chutetsu Bus, Ryobi Express, Kintetsu Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Maniwa and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Sendai. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 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 Maniwa and Sendai. The distance is around 940km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Sendai is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥26,970 ($195).

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Transport options from Maniwa to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 30m
¥33,675($245)
twice daily1,046km (650 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane4h 30m
¥32,170($235)
twice daily883km (549 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
¥28,885($210)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane5hrs
¥36,415($265)
twice daily1,123km (698 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane5h 35m
¥38,740($285)
twice daily931km (579 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane5h 35m
¥15,195($110)
twice daily941km (585 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 5m
¥18,345($135)
once daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus via Okayama Daigaku Suji16h 35m
¥19,715($145)
once daily1,059km (658 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 55m
¥26,970($195)
twice daily1,084km (674 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
¥14,100($105)
on demand940km (584 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