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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shimoda is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shimoda is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Shimoda?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shimoda. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Izukyū-Shimoda via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Sendai to Shimoda?

The distance between Sendai and Shimoda is 491 km. The road distance is 524 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Shimoda without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Sendai to Shimoda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shimoda train from?

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

Train or bus from Sendai to Shimoda?

The best way to get from Sendai to Shimoda is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Sendai to Shimoda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Shimoda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shimoda is 524 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Sendai to Shimoda.

Where can I stay near Shimoda?

There are 349+ hotels available in Shimoda.

Sendai to Shimoda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sendai to Shimoda by train, 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 Izukyū-ShimodaOdoriko / ...
5h 43m
¥12,905–18,082
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Ōmiya Station
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Atami
3. Take the train from Ito to Izukyu Shimoda
10h 11m
¥8,073–16,771
Drive 524 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Shimoda524 km
7h 4m
¥8,925–12,891
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)GAJ - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Atami
4. Take the train from Atami to Izukyū-Shimoda
7h 34m
¥27,763–38,351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Syuzenji stn.(Higwhay bus)For Toshigawa shako
12h 5m
¥10,100–14,100
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 Atami
3. Take the train from Atami to Izukyū-Shimoda
8h 1m
¥22,994–38,376
Bus to Shonai Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)SYO - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Atami
4. Take the train from Atami to Izukyū-Shimoda
9h 21m
¥14,961–48,860
Train to Akita Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Akita
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)AXT - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Atami
4. Take the train from Atami to Izukyū-Shimoda
8h 47m
¥23,631–57,109

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥22,019Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.8 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to Izukyū-Shimoda via Tōkyō Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Izukyu Shimoda via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shuzenji Sta., Kawazu Sta., and Kawazu in around 12h 5m.

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