What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State) is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Iwate (State)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hirosedori Ichibancho and arriving at Morioka. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Iwate (State)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sendai and arriving at Morioka. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

The distance between Sendai and Iwate (State) is 171 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Iwate (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State) without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

The train from Sendai to Morioka takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Iwate (State) bus from?

Sendai to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedori Ichibancho station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Iwate (State) train from?

Sendai to Iwate (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

The best way to get from Sendai to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Sendai to Iwate (State) bus arrive?

Sendai to Iwate (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.

Where does the Sendai to Iwate (State) train arrive?

Sendai to Iwate (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Morioka station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Iwate (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Iwate (State) is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sendai to Iwate (State).

Where can I stay near Iwate (State)?

There are 58+ hotels available in Iwate (State).

Sendai to Iwate (State) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Iwate (State) by train, bus, or car

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Distance: 171.1 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Iwate (State), Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Sendai to Morioka every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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