How to travel from Sendai to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Tamano is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sendai to Tamano by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tamano → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Bizentai.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Okayama Station West Exit.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,040($160)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Tamano by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Sendai and Tamano is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (465 miles)
It takes around 15h 20m to get from Sendai and Tamano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Tamano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥21,495 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sendai and Tamano. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sendai to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka and Okayama Station West Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.
Kintetsu Bus and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Sendai and Tamano. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 20m 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 Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tamano. The distance is around 949km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Tamano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 20m and will usually cost around ¥22,040 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 55m | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 827km (514 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train | 4h 30m | ¥30,530($225) | hourly | 901km (560 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 4h 45m | ¥27,655($200) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), Train | 5h 30m | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train | 6h 10m | ¥28,065($205) | twice daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 30m | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥47,365($345) | every 4 hours | 944km (586 miles) |
Bus | 15h 20m | ¥22,040($160) | once daily | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | ¥13,690($100) | on demand | 949km (589 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Tamano
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano