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 10m and costs ¥18000 - ¥50000.

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 722.1 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 25m to drive from Sendai to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3077+ 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 StationYamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to KyōtoNozomi / ...
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 GateJx361
11h 24m
¥6,600–14,600
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiForest
10h 46m
¥10,900–16,500
Drive 722.1 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Ōtsu722.1 km
9h 25m
¥12,279–17,736
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 10m
¥18,744–50,176
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Otsu
6h 38m
¥20,505–28,882
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 18m
¥24,044–45,036
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sendai Airport
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)SDJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
4h 45m
¥18,194–31,176
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 58m
¥43,043–53,561
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 53m
¥35,636–45,430

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

¥13,945Cheapest Price

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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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