The average train between Sendai and Kobe takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Sendai to Kobe. 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 4 hours between Sendai and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sendai is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Kobe at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sendai station and arriving at Kobe station via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Sendai to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
Sendai to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
The distance between Sendai and Kobe is 645 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Sendai to Shin Kobe via Tokyo in around 5h 24m.