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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Okayama is to night bus and bus via Osaka which costs ¥8500 - ¥16000 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Okayama is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥23000 - ¥45000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Okayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Okayama station. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Okayama Station West Exit via Osaka Station JR Express BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Okayama?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Okayama via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Sendai to Okayama?

The distance between Sendai and Okayama is 997 km. The road distance is 912.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥23000 - ¥33000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sendai to Okayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Okayama bus from?

Sendai to Okayama bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Okayama train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Okayama bus arrive?

Sendai to Okayama bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Ōsaka station.

Where does the Sendai to Okayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Okayama is 913 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Sendai to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 328+ hotels available in Okayama.

Sendai to Okayama - 11 ways to travel via train, night bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Sendai to Okayama by train, night bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō StationYamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to OkayamaNozomi / ...
5h 27m
¥23,305–32,582
Night bus, bus via Osaka
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Osaka-UmedaJx361
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West ExitOsaka to Okayama
16h 20m
¥8,900–15,900
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to ŌsakaForest
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West ExitOsaka to Okayama
15h 20m
¥13,200–17,800
Drive 912.6 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Okayama912.6 km
12h 11m
¥15,428–22,285
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 Okayama
4h 19m
¥21,794–54,726
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 Okayama
4h 9m
¥23,144–44,636
Fly Sendai Airport to Hiroshima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)SDJ - HIJ
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayama
4h 58m
¥36,594–74,126
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 Okayama
5h 21m
¥22,194–36,476
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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayama
6h 7m
¥49,093–58,111
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Okayama Airport
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)GAJ - OKJ
10h 41m
¥26,343–142,861
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyama
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FKS - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayama
6h 2m
¥32,686–49,980

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

¥13,245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997.3 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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