How to travel from Tottori to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Sendai is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tottori 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Sendai (SDJ).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Kamigori

Take the train to Kamigori then Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Sendai Station.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,525($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance877km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Sendai by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,940 ($225).

The distance between Tottori and Sendai is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Tottori and Sendai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥30,940 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Sendai. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Sendai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Tottori and Sendai. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tottori to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Nihon Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tottori and Sendai. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tottori and Sendai. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Sendai is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Sendai

Transport options from Tottori to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 5m
¥30,940($225)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Fly4h 20m
¥30,255($220)
4 times a day846km (525 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
¥24,780($180)
once daily810km (503 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane5h 15m
¥11,090($81)
once daily856km (532 miles)
Train via Kamigori + 1 similar
6h 50m
¥28,200($205)
every 3 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Train7h 10m
¥29,435($215)
every 20 mins1,053km (654 miles)
Bus
13h 60m
¥17,525($130)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
¥13,140($95)
on demand877km (545 miles)

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Airports near Sendai

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

SDJ
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Sendai
GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Sendai
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
281km (174 miles) from Sendai