How to travel from Yamagata to Sendai, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Sendai is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Yamagata to Sendai by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho.

  • Duration54min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,095($8)
Operated by

Yamako Bus

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train
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Train

Take the train to Kita-Sendai.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,095($8)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sendai.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sendai.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance56km (35 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Sendai

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Sendai by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥1,095 ($8) and will take around 54min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Yamagata and Sendai is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (29 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Yamagata and Sendai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Sendai is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Sendai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥1,095 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Sendai. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Yamagata and Sendai with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Yamagata and Sendai. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Yamagata and Sendai. It typically takes around 54min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yamagata and Sendai with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 10 mins and takes 54min.

Yamako Bus run regular bus services between Yamagata and Sendai. Buses run every 10 mins and take around 54min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Sendai. We recommend that you take the bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho. instead which will take 54min.

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 Yamagata and Sendai. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Sendai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around ¥1,095 ($8).

How do I get from Yamagata to Sendai

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Sendai

Transport options from Yamagata to Sendai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
54min
¥1,095($8)
every 5 mins56km (35 miles)
Train
1h 15m
¥1,095($8)
hourly58km (36 miles)
Taxi
50min
¥23,275($170)
on demand56km (35 miles)
Drive
50min
¥820($6)
on demand56km (35 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