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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥4700 - ¥6500 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Tokyo is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sendai and arriving at Tokyo. Services depart hourly, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Sendai to Tokyo?

The distance between Sendai and Tokyo is 325 km. The road distance is 344.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.

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

The train from Sendai to Tokyo takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Tokyo bus from?

Sendai to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Tokyo train from?

Sendai to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Sendai to Tokyo is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Sendai to Tokyo bus arrive?

Sendai to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Sendai to Tokyo train arrive?

Sendai to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Tokyo is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Sendai to Tokyo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sendai to Tokyo?

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Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12316+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Sendai to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Tokyo by train, bus, night 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 Tokyotrain Komachi / ...
1h 34m
¥4,700–6,500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
5h 51m
¥3,000–9,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kashiwa Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 柏 Kashiwa to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jj
6h 26m
¥8,850–9,100
Drive 344.2 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Tokyocar 344.2 km
4h 27m
¥6,065–8,760
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
4h 55m
¥15,423–19,881

Sendai to Tokyo by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.6 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sendai to Tokyo hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,700–6,500 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–9,000 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Three other operators also service this route.

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