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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Sendai is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs ¥6500 - ¥16000 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Sendai is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥19000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Otsu and arriving at Sendai via Kyōto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Shiga to Sendai?

The distance between Shiga and Sendai is 811 km. The road distance is 725.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥20000 - ¥31000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Shiga to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Sendai train from?

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

Where does the Shiga to Sendai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shiga to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Sendai is 725 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Shiga to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 279+ hotels available in Sendai.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Shiga to Sendai 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 Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to SendaiKomachi / ...
4h 17m
¥20,119–30,086
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Sendai Station East ExitJx362
11h 54m
¥6,619–15,086
Drive 725.5 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Sendai725.5 km
9h 24m
¥12,155–17,557
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)ITM - SDJ
3h 58m
¥19,749–53,336
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sendai StationForest
12h 24m
¥10,619–17,086
Train to Kobe, fly to Sendai Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)UKB - SDJ
4h 12m
¥23,019–45,046
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)NGO - SDJ
4h 40m
¥19,669–35,086
Fly Osaka International Airport to Yamagata Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)ITM - GAJ
2. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
5h 52m
¥47,079–56,716
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukushima, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)ITM - FKS
3. Take the train from Izumigo to Koriyama(Fukushima)
4. Take the train from Kōriyama to Sendai
5h 33m
¥30,629–48,686

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

112Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥13,128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Otsu to Sendai via Kyōto and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Sendai Station East Exit 4 times a week. Tickets cost ¥5,500–13,000 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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