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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sendai is to night bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥15000 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sendai is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥14000 - ¥47000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Sendai?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Sendai Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Sendai via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Osaka to Sendai?

The distance between Osaka and Sendai is 840 km. The road distance is 777.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥20000 - ¥29000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Osaka to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sendai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sendai train from?

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

Where does the Osaka to Sendai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Osaka to Sendai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sendai is 777 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Osaka to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 255+ hotels available in Sendai.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Osaka 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-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to SendaiKomachi / ...
4h 9m
¥20,177–28,660
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Sendai StationForest
12h 1m
¥5,500–15,000
Drive 777.2 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Sendai777.2 km
10h 13m
¥13,127–18,962
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 20m
¥14,933–46,210
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-NagoyaUrban Liner / ...
2. Take the night bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sendai
12h 39m
¥12,908–17,278
Train to Kobe, fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)UKB - SDJ
3. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
3h 53m
¥21,377–31,608
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 23m
¥53,233–105,410
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 14m
¥40,263–50,590
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)NGO - SDJ
3. Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
4h 36m
¥20,360–32,025
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)ITM - FKS
2. Take the train from Kōriyama to Sendai
4h 55m
¥30,813–69,560

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

118Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥13,753Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.5 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sendai via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Ōsaka to Sendai Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 12h 1m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route 4 times a week.

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