What is the cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Sendai?

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Sendai is to train and bus which costs ¥3800 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hitachi to Sendai?

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Sendai is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Hitachi and Sendai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hitachi Station station and arriving at Sendai. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hitachi and Sendai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hitachi and arriving at Sendai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Hitachi to Sendai?

The distance between Hitachi and Sendai is 214 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.

How do I travel from Hitachi to Sendai without a car?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.

How long does it take to get from Hitachi to Sendai?

The train from Hitachi to Sendai takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Sendai bus from?

Hitachi to Sendai bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, depart from Hitachi Station.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Sendai train from?

Hitachi to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Hitachi station.

Train or bus from Hitachi to Sendai?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Sendai is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Hitachi to Sendai bus arrive?

Hitachi to Sendai bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, arrive at Sendai station.

Where does the Hitachi to Sendai train arrive?

Hitachi to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Sendai station.

Can I drive from Hitachi to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachi to Sendai is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Hitachi to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 268+ hotels available in Sendai.

Hitachi to Sendai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hitachi to Sendai by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitachi to SendaiHitachi
2h 45m
¥5,500–8,000
Drive 206.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitachi to Sendai206.3 km
2h 45m
¥3,524–5,090
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hitachi Station to Sendai
4h 38m
¥3,800–5,500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ogitsu to IwakiJōban
2. Take the bus from Iwaki to Sendai Station
4h 44m
¥3,811–4,091

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 214.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Hitachi, Japan and Sendai, Japan?

Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Hitachi to Sendai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Ibaraki Kotsu operates a bus from Hitachi Station to Sendai once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m.

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