The distance between Nagoya and Sendai is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nagoya 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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Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take the bus to Sendai.
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There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).
The distance between Nagoya and Sendai is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Nagoya and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Sendai is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagoya and Sendai. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagoya to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagoya and Sendai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Nagoya and Sendai. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nagoya and Sendai with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 10m.
Miyako Kotsu and Nippon Chuo Bus Co run regular bus services between Nagoya and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Nagoya and Sendai. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,955 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 35m | ¥30,800($225) | hourly | 749km (465 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | ¥23,955($175) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 10m | ¥13,690($100) | twice daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Bus via Nパーキング日高 | 14h 10m | ¥15,060($110) | once daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | ¥10,265($75) | on demand | 705km (438 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.