Tokyo to Sendai

Tokyo to Sendai

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Sendai
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Tokyo to Sendai Destination Reviews

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Ethan H
The trip was very nice, I just wish the buses would have a charging outlet for me
Tokyo to Sendai, Bus Express, Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Jul 18, 2025
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Tokyo to Sendai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Shinkansen
Green Car
06:00
07:32
$110.89
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
06:20
08:44
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen JR East
Standard Class
06:40
08:58
$71.08
  5.0
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
06:56
08:29
$89.33
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
07:12
09:18
$86.09
Bus
JR Bus Tohoku
AC Seater
07:30
13:05
$29.00
Train
Limited Express
Reserved
07:52
12:28
$74.82
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
08:18
09:48
$88.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
08:37
10:15
$88.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
08:56
10:56
$84.85
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
09:24
11:10
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
09:40
11:34
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
10:00
12:05
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
10:18
11:53
$88.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
10:37
12:38
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
11:00
13:04
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
11:20
12:51
$88.09
Train
Shinkansen
Reserved
11:36
13:37
$86.09
Train
Shinkansen
Green Car
11:56
13:30
$112.13
Train
Shinkansen JR East
Standard Class
12:12
14:30
$71.08
  5.0

How to get from Tokyo to Sendai

Travelling between Tokyo and Sendai is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 41.74 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.42.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 26 hours to travel between Tokyo and Sendai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Sendai. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 18m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 20m to reach Sendai.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Sendai?

Travelling between Tokyo and Sendai can be as cheap as USD 19.42 if you opt for a Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通) bus and as expensive as USD 41.74 if you buy a JR Bus Tohoku Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tokyo and Sendai ?

  • 8 from Tokyo to Sendai starting from 08:00 Tokyo until 23:59 Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Sendai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Sendai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Sendai

JR Bus Tohoku, Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通), Tohoku Kyuko Bus ZTH7

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Tokyo to Sendai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 74% opted for a bus
  • 26% took a train

Transportation from Tokyo to Sendai

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Sendai

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport2h 18m
Earliest Departure6:32 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day8
Distance115 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Do, Jetstar Japan, Limited Express, Sakura Kotsu, Shinkansen JR East