How to travel from Sendai to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Onomichi is around 1,016km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sendai to Onomichi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Fukuyama.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shonaikankobussankan then Oosaka eki mae and then to Boujiguchi.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,016km (631 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Onomichi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥27,655 ($200) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,455 ($260).

The distance between Sendai and Onomichi is around 1,016km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (503 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sendai and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Onomichi is to take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥35,455 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥27,655 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Onomichi. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Fukuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Sendai and Onomichi. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sendai to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shonaikankobussankan, Oosaka eki mae and Umeda-eki. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

Shonai Kotsu and Chugoku Bus run regular bus services between Sendai and Onomichi. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Fukuyama. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Onomichi. The distance is around 1,016km (631 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥35,455 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Onomichi

Transport options from Sendai to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 50m
¥35,455($260)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
¥27,655($200)
once daily1,120km (696 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
¥14,650($105)
on demand1,016km (631 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi