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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shiga is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs ¥6500 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥14000 - ¥45000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Otsu via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Sendai to Shiga?

The distance between Sendai and Shiga is 811 km. The road distance is 722 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥20000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Sendai to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shiga train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shiga is 722 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Sendai to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Shiga.

Sendai to Shiga - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sendai to Shiga 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 Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
4h 41m
¥20,405–29,682
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatenightbus Jx361
11h 24m
¥6,600–14,600
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Forest
10h 46m
¥10,900–16,500
Drive 722 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Ōtsucar 722 km
9h 23m
¥12,329–17,809
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 15m
¥14,744–44,176
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Otsutrain
6h 38m
¥20,505–28,882
Fly Sendai Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 18m
¥18,044–33,036
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sendai Airporttrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
4h 45m
¥16,194–28,176
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 3m
¥32,043–52,561
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 53m
¥23,636–48,430

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

118Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

¥10,588Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 811 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Otsu via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto in around 4h 41m. 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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