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

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Sendai is to night bus via Nakatsu which costs ¥5500 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba to Sendai is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥13000 - ¥42000.

Is there a direct bus between Namba and Sendai?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kintetsu Namba and arriving at Sendai Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Namba to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Sendai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Namba to Sendai?

The distance between Namba and Sendai is 848 km. The road distance is 779.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥20000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Namba to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba to Sendai bus from?

Namba to Sendai bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kintetsu Namba station.

Where do I catch the Namba to Sendai train from?

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

Where does the Namba to Sendai bus arrive?

Namba to Sendai bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Station.

Where does the Namba to Sendai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Namba to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Sendai is 780 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Namba to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 260+ hotels available in Sendai.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Namba to Sendai by train, night bus, car, plane, subway, 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-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Komachi / ...
4h 34m
¥20,230–29,269
Night bus via Nakatsu
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Osaka-Umeda to Sendai Station East Exitnightbus Jx362
12h 59m
¥5,713–13,249
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kintetsu Namba to Sendai Stationnightbus Forest
12h 5m
¥9,500–15,000
Drive 779.9 km
1. Drive from Namba to Sendaicar 779.9 km
10h 14m
¥13,515–19,521
Fly Osaka International Airport to Sendai Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane ITM - SDJ
2. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
3h 20m
¥13,114–41,404
Subway, train to Kobe, fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane UKB - SDJ
4. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
4h 17m
¥16,540–29,919
Fly Osaka International Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane ITM - HNA
2. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendaitrain
4h 23m
¥46,414–65,604
Fly Osaka International Airport to Yamagata Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane ITM - GAJ
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus
5h 14m
¥17,444–49,784
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)plane ITM - FKS
2. Take the train from Kōriyama to Sendaitrain
4h 55m
¥45,994–104,754
Subway, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane NGO - SDJ
4. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
4h 57m
¥14,880–31,269

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥10,745Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 847.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a subway from Namba to Sendai via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kintetsu Namba to Sendai Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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