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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sendai is to night bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥13000 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Sendai is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥19000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Sendai?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Sendai Station East Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Sendai via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Kobe to Sendai?

The distance between Kobe and Sendai is 869 km. The road distance is 803.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥20000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kobe to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sendai bus from?

Kobe to Sendai bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sendai train from?

Kobe to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or fly from Kobe to Sendai?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sendai is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥20000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥19000 - ¥29000 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Kobe to Sendai bus arrive?

Kobe to Sendai bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Sendai Station East Exit.

Where does the Kobe to Sendai train arrive?

Kobe to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Sendai is 804 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Kobe to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 254+ hotels available in Sendai.

Kobe to Sendai - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kobe to Sendai by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to SendaiKomachi / ...
4h 19m
¥20,775–29,445
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Sendai Station East ExitJx362
13h
¥5,500–13,000
Drive 803.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Sendai803.6 km
10h 31m
¥13,591–19,631
Fly Osaka International Airport to Sendai Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)ITM - SDJ
2. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
3h 39m
¥15,383–46,770
Night bus via Ōsaka
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Sendai StationForest
13h 33m
¥9,976–15,656
Fly Kobe to Sendai Airport
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)UKB - SDJ
3h 23m
¥19,710–28,950
Fly Osaka International Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)ITM - HNA
2. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai
4h 42m
¥53,683–105,970
Fly Osaka International Airport to Yamagata Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)ITM - GAJ
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
5h 33m
¥40,713–51,150
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)NGO - SDJ
4h 46m
¥20,959–32,809
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)ITM - FKS
2. Take the train from Izumigo to Koriyama(Fukushima)
3. Take the train from Kōriyama to Sendai
5h 14m
¥31,263–70,120

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) flights

118Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥13,770Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Sendai via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Kobe Sannomiya to Sendai Station East Exit 4 times a week. Tickets cost ¥5,500–13,000 and the journey takes 13h.

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