How to travel from Sapporo to Sendai, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Sendai is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sapporo to Sendai by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥12,045($88)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
- Duration6hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shinhakodate Hokuto Eki mae then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Hirosedori Ichibancho.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tomakomai Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,985($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sendai.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Sendai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Sendai by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥12,045 ($88) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Sapporo and Sendai is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Sapporo and Sendai by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥12,045 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Sendai is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥12,045 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Sendai. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Sendai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Sapporo and Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Sapporo to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥12,045 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Sendai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 25m | ¥12,045($88) | every 30 mins | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 2h 45m | ¥43,535($320) | hourly | 564km (350 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | ¥26,695($195) | 4 times a day | 794km (493 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 50m | ¥20,810($150) | 5 times a day | 731km (454 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 40m | ¥19,985($145) | once daily | 730km (453 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | ¥13,280($95) | twice daily | 720km (447 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Sendai
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Dohoku Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Sendai
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Sendai
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Sendai
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 281km (174 miles) from Sendai