How to travel from Sendai to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Tohoku is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sendai to Tohoku by bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration1h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥19,850($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Tohoku by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥19,575 ($145) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,370 ($10).
The distance between Sendai and Tohoku is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Sendai and Tohoku by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Tohoku is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ¥1,370 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,575 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Tohoku. We recommend that you drive to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Tohoku. We recommend that you drive to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Ishinazaka then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Tohoku. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Tohoku is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥20,260 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Taxi + 3 similar | 1h 35m | ¥19,850($145) | hourly | 116km (72 miles) |
| Bus and Taxi | 1h 35m | ¥20,260($150) | hourly | 94km (58 miles) |
| Train to Naruko-Onsen, Taxi | 1h 40m | ¥21,220($155) | hourly | 120km (74 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2h 20m | ¥19,575($145) | hourly | 127km (79 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | ¥1,370($10) | on demand | 92km (57 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Tohoku
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Train operators
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku