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

The cheapest way to get from Yamada to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamada to Sendai is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Yamada and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Yamada to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Rikuchuyamada and arriving at Sendai via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Yamada to Sendai?

The distance between Yamada and Sendai is 208 km. The road distance is 206 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamada to Sendai without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Yamada to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamada to Sendai train from?

Yamada to Sendai train services, operated by Sanriku Railway, depart from Rikuchuyamada station.

Where does the Yamada to Sendai train arrive?

Yamada to Sendai train services, operated by Sanriku Railway, arrive at Kamaishi station.

Can I drive from Yamada to Sendai?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamada to Sendai is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Yamada to Sendai.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 269+ hotels available in Sendai.

Yamada to Sendai - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Yamada to Sendai by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rikuchuyamada to Kamaishi[148760] Sanriku Railway Rias
2. Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
5h 13m
Drive 206 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamada to Sendai206 km
3h 6m
¥3,513–5,074
Train
1. Take the train from Rikuchuyamada to Kamaishi
2. Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamaki
3. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai
5h 30m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Yamada, Iwate, Japan and Sendai, Japan?

You can take a train from Rikuchuyamada to Sendai via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki in around 5h 30m.

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