How to travel from Nagoya to Sendai, Japan

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.

5 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Miyako Kotsu

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Sendai

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Sendai

Transport options from Nagoya to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 35m
¥30,800($225)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Train
3h 40m
¥23,955($175)
every 20 mins667km (414 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
¥13,690($100)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Bus via Nパーキング日高14h 10m
¥15,060($110)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
¥10,265($75)
on demand705km (438 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