What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Nara-shi?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Nara-shi is to night bus and bus which costs ¥11000 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Nara-shi?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Nara-shi is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥17000 - ¥49000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Nara-shi station. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Sendai to Nara-shi?

The distance between Sendai and Nara-shi is 843 km. The road distance is 764.3 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Nara-shi without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Nara-shi?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Sendai to Nara-shi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Nara-shi bus from?

Sendai to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sendai station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Nara-shi train from?

Sendai to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Where does the Sendai to Nara-shi bus arrive?

Sendai to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Sendai to Nara-shi train arrive?

Sendai to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Nara-shi is 764 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Sendai to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 417+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

Sendai to Nara-shi - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Sendai to Nara-shi by train, night bus, car, plane, bus, or subway

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 Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
5h 39m
Night bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai to Meitetsu Bus Center
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station
12h 55m
¥11,600–14,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiForest
2. Take the train from Kyōto to NaraD: Nara Line Local / ...
11h 44m
Drive 764.3 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Nara-shi764.3 km
10h 1m
¥12,993–18,767
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 Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
4h 12m
¥17,694–48,076
Fly Sendai Airport to Kobe, train, subway
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)SDJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
4. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
4h 50m
¥22,134–41,596
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
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
5h 34m
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
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 train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
6h
¥41,993–51,461
Train, train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyama
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Izumigo
3. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FKS - ITM
4. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
5h 55m
¥34,586–43,330

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

¥13,941Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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You can take a train from Sendai to Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto in around 5h 39m.

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