How to travel from Sendai to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Kudamatsu is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sendai to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KudamatsuSendai if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,690($270)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Distance1,177km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Kudamatsu by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,375 ($275).

The distance between Sendai and Kudamatsu is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 936km (581 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Sendai and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Kudamatsu is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥37,375 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 1,177km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Sendai to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 15m
¥36,690($270)
hourly1,262km (784 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train6h 15m
¥47,095($345)
hourly1,279km (795 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 35m
¥37,375($275)
hourly981km (610 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Train5h 55m
¥53,115($390)
every 3 hours1,077km (669 miles)
Train
6h 25m
¥31,075($225)
every 4 hours1,231km (765 miles)
Drive
13h 30m
¥17,660($130)
on demand1,177km (731 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu