What is the cheapest way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

The cheapest way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

The fastest way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai is to train which takes 39 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct bus between Iwate (State) and Sendai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Morioka and arriving at Hirosedori Ichibancho. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Iwate (State) and Sendai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Morioka and arriving at Sendai. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

The distance between Iwate (State) and Sendai is 171 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.

How do I travel from Iwate (State) to Sendai without a car?

The best way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

The train from Morioka to Sendai takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Iwate (State) to Sendai bus from?

Iwate (State) to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Morioka station.

Where do I catch the Iwate (State) to Sendai train from?

Iwate (State) to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Morioka station.

Train or bus from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

The best way to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai is to train which takes 39 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Iwate (State) to Sendai bus arrive?

Iwate (State) to Sendai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori Ichibancho station.

Where does the Iwate (State) to Sendai train arrive?

Iwate (State) to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Sendai station.

Can I drive from Iwate (State) to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwate (State) to Sendai is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Iwate (State) to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 268+ hotels available in Sendai.

Iwate (State) to Sendai - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Iwate (State) to Sendai by train, bus, or car

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Distance: 171.1 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Iwate (State), Japan and Sendai, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Morioka to Sendai every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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