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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Osaka is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥13000 - ¥40000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Osaka?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Ōsaka. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Sendai to Osaka?

The distance between Sendai and Osaka is 840 km. The road distance is 773.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥20000 - ¥29000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Sendai to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Osaka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sendai to Osaka train from?

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

Train or fly from Sendai to Osaka?

The best way to get from Sendai to Osaka is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥20000 - ¥29000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥40000 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Sendai to Osaka bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sendai to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Osaka is 774 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Sendai to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 7941+ hotels available in Osaka.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sendai to Osaka 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 Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
4h 39m
¥20,305–28,582
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Ōsakanightbus Forest
11h 28m
¥5,500–15,000
Drive 773.6 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Osakacar 773.6 km
10h 15m
¥12,909–18,646
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
3h 33m
¥12,994–39,226
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai to Meitetsu Bus Centernightbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
12h 6m
¥13,300–16,800
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sendai Airporttrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3h 56m
¥15,354–23,626
Fly Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4h 33m
¥12,694–29,976
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
5h 21m
¥15,293–44,611
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
5h 11m
¥25,886–56,480

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

¥10,346Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 839.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sendai Station to Ōsaka once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 11h 28m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route 4 times a week.

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