The distance between Shizuoka and Sendai is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ).
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Take the bus to Shibuya Mark City and then to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center.
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There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,375 ($105).
The distance between Shizuoka and Sendai is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Shizuoka and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Sendai is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥14,375 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Sendai. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shizuoka and Sendai. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shizuoka and Sendai. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shizuoka to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shibuya Mark City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
JR Bus Kanto, Keio Dentetsu Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku and Willer Express run regular bus services between Shizuoka and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Sendai. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shizuoka and Sendai. The distance is around 534km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | ¥14,375($105) | every 30 mins | 492km (306 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ¥40,250($295) | every 30 mins | 749km (466 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane | 3h 55m | ¥38,880($285) | hourly | 924km (574 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 580km (360 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 4hrs | ¥29,160($215) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥12,045($88) | once daily | 540km (336 miles) |
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | 9h 10m | ¥9,995($73) | every 4 hours | 556km (346 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | ¥8,075($59) | on demand | 534km (332 miles) |
JR Bus Kanto
Keio Dentetsu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Yamako Bus
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.