How to travel from Sendai to Akune, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Akune is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sendai to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,220($325)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,755($305)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Kokura Ekimae then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Akune.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Distance1,579km (981 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Akune

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥29,980 ($220) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,220 ($325).

The distance between Sendai and Akune is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,193km (741 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sendai and Akune by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Akune is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥44,220 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥29,980 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Akune. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Hakata and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Akune. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Sendai and Akune. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Akune. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Sendai and Akune. The distance is around 1,579km (981 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Akune is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥42,165 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Akune

Transport options from Sendai to Akune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 30m
¥44,220($325)
hourly1,311km (814 miles)
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train4h 35m
¥37,785($275)
hourly1,300km (808 miles)
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), Train4h 60m
¥45,725($335)
hourly1,241km (771 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry4h 50m
¥42,165($310)
every 3 hours1,301km (808 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
¥30,530($225)
every 4 hours1,353km (841 miles)
Train
8h 50m
¥41,755($305)
hourly1,597km (992 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20hrs
¥31,485($230)
once daily1,649km (1,025 miles)
Bus to Kobe Sannomiya, train24h 50m
¥29,980($220)
once daily1,649km (1,025 miles)
Drive
18h 5m
¥23,545($170)
on demand1,579km (981 miles)

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Airports near Akune

The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Akune
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Akune
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Akune