How to travel from Nakatsu to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Sendai is around 1,087km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nakatsu 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 and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,635($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Distance1,349km (838 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,545 ($170) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,635 ($255).

The distance between Nakatsu and Sendai is around 1,087km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,014km (630 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Nakatsu and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥34,635 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,545 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Sendai. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Nakatsu and Sendai. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Nakatsu and Sendai. The distance is around 1,349km (838 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥35,595 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Sendai

Transport options from Nakatsu to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
¥34,635($255)
hourly1,209km (751 miles)
Train to Kitsuki, Fly4hrs
¥41,205($300)
hourly1,087km (675 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane4h 35m
¥44,355($325)
hourly1,416km (880 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4hrs
¥37,510($275)
hourly1,134km (705 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥35,595($260)
hourly1,383km (859 miles)
Bus
21h 10m
¥23,545($170)
once daily1,400km (870 miles)
Drive
15h 35m
¥20,125($145)
on demand1,349km (838 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