The average train between Osaka and Sendai takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Osaka to Sendai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Osaka and Sendai. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Osaka is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Sendai at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Kyōto and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Osaka to Sendai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Kyoto station and arriving at Sendai station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Osaka to Sendai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Osaka to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
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The distance between Osaka and Sendai is 622.6 km. The road distance is 777 km.
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sendai via Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 7m.