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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Bandai?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Bandai. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Sendai to Bandai?

The distance between Sendai and Bandai is 163 km. The road distance is 139.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Bandai without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥4700 - ¥8500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Sendai to Bandai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Bandai train from?

Sendai to Bandai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Bandai?

The best way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥4700 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Sendai to Bandai train arrive?

Sendai to Bandai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kōriyama station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Bandai?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Bandai is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Sendai to Bandai.

Where can I stay near Bandai?

There are 117+ hotels available in Bandai.

Sendai to Bandai - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Bandai by train, bus, or car

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 Sendai to KōriyamaYamabiko
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachi[16884] Jr Ban-Etsu-West / ...
2h 15m
¥4,756–8,180
Drive 139.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Bandai139.4 km
1h 54m
¥2,374–3,429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
3h 14m
¥3,360–3,750

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sendai to Bandai.

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Bandai, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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