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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Iwata is to night bus which costs ¥9500 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Iwata is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Iwata?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Iwata. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Iwata via Tōkyō Station and Hamamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Sendai to Iwata?

The distance between Sendai and Iwata is 575 km. The road distance is 577.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Iwata without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sendai to Iwata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Iwata train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Iwata train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Iwata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Iwata is 578 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Sendai to Iwata.

Where can I stay near Iwata?

There are 112+ hotels available in Iwata.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sendai to Iwata 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 Sendai to Tōkyō StationYamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to HamamatsuKodama / ...
4h 32m
¥14,805–21,082
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai to Hamamatsu Station
8h 23m
¥9,500–12,000
Drive 577.7 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Iwata577.7 km
7h 13m
¥9,838–14,211
Fly Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)SDJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Hamamatsu
3. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Iwata
5h 14m
Train via Shizuoka
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shizuoka
3. Take the train from Shizuoka to Iwata
4h 34m
Night bus, bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station West exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shizuoka Station North Exit
3. Take the train from Shizuoka to Iwata
12h 12m
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)SDJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Station
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Hamamatsu
6h 1m
¥25,694–60,726
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamaki
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM)HNA - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Hamamatsu
6h 8m
¥35,142–91,283
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)GAJ - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Hamamatsu
7h 11m
¥34,093–56,861
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)GAJ - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Hamamatsu
7h 24m
¥30,163–38,951

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Iwata via Tōkyō Station and Hamamatsu in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Miyako Kotsu operates a vehicle from Sendai to Hamamatsu Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 2m.

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