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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Gokayama is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Gokayama is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Gokayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Gokayama. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Gokayama Suganuma via Kanazawa Station West Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Sendai to Gokayama?

The distance between Sendai and Gokayama is 762 km. The road distance is 508.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Gokayama without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs ¥18000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Sendai to Gokayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Gokayama bus from?

Sendai to Gokayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai Station.

Where does the Sendai to Gokayama bus arrive?

Sendai to Gokayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Kanazawa Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Gokayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Gokayama is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Sendai to Gokayama.

Where can I stay near Gokayama?

There are 538+ hotels available in Gokayama.

Sendai to Gokayama - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sendai to Gokayama by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiya
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
7h 1m
¥18,784–29,969
Drive 508.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Gokayama508.5 km
6h 42m
¥8,600–12,422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa Station
2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama SuganumaTakayama
11h 15m
¥8,800–14,300
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)GAJ - KMQ
3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
10h 25m
¥28,443–120,261
Bus via Niigata
1. Take the bus from Kencho Shiyakusho-mae to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
2. Take the bus from 山交ビル to 新潟駅前
3. Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
4. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
13h 45m
¥9,475–18,021
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)SDJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
4. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
8h 35m
¥24,494–62,926
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiya
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)HND - KMQ
3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
7h 51m
¥23,204–51,209
Fly Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)SDJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Tsuruga
4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
5. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Gokayama Suganuma
8h 41m
¥25,694–43,376

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

35Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

¥22,973Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 761.9 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Gokayama, Toyama, Japan?

You can take a bus from Sendai Station to Gokayama Suganuma via Kanazawa Station and Kanazawa Station West Exit in around 11h 15m.

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