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.
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.
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Take the bus to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho.
Yamako Bus
Take the train to Kita-Sendai.
Take a taxi to Sendai.
Multiple taxi operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 54min | ¥1,095($8) | every 5 mins | 56km (35 miles) |
Train | 1h 15m | ¥1,095($8) | hourly | 58km (36 miles) |
Taxi | 50min | ¥23,275($170) | on demand | 56km (35 miles) |
Drive | 50min | ¥820($6) | on demand | 56km (35 miles) |
Yamako Bus
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.