What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs ¥5500 - ¥13000 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is to fly and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥45000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kyōto (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kyōto (Station). However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Kyōto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The distance between Sendai and Kyōto (Station) is 801 km. The road distance is 732.3 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥19000 - ¥28000.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus from?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus arrive?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

What is the time difference between Sendai and Kyōto (Station)?

Kyōto (Station) is 1h behind Sendai. It is currently 12:25 PM in Sendai and 11:25 AM in Kyōto (Station).

Where does the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train arrive?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is 732 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Sendai to Kyōto (Station).

Where can I stay near Kyōto (Station)?

There are 3130+ hotels available in Kyōto (Station).

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) 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 KyōtoNozomi / ...
4h 27m
¥19,305–27,582
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijo GateJx361
11h 19m
¥5,500–13,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai to Meitetsu Bus Center
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to KyōtoNozomi / ...
10h 8m
¥13,300–17,800
Drive 732.3 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)732.3 km
9h 36m
¥12,466–18,006
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)SDJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
4h 1m
¥13,644–44,076
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiForest
10h 32m
¥9,500–15,000
Fly Sendai Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)SDJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
4h 4m
¥17,944–42,936
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 Kyōto
4h 21m
¥17,594–30,976
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)GAJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
5h 49m
¥39,943–50,461
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyama
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FKS - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
5h 39m
¥22,536–49,330

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

119Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

¥11,961Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station).

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Distance: 800.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kyōto (Station), Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to Kyōto via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 32m.

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