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How to Travel from

Otaru to Sendai

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Otaru, Japan → Sendai, Japan

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Seven ways to Travel from Otaru to Sendai

Composite routes from Otaru to Sendai

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.27–$292.18
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$343.00

Peach Aviation Limited

Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$444.63

AIRDO

Website:
airdo.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$241.37

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$343.00

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.30–$50.81

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Minami-Otaru to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.46

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.70–$16.51

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Website:
tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
Other from Hakodate to Oma
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$29.22

Taiheiyo ferry

Website:
taiheiyo-ferry.co.jp
Other from Tomakomai to Port
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Sendai is to drive and car ferry which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Sendai is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Sendai?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Sendai via Sapporo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Otaru to Sendai?

The distance between Otaru and Sendai is 616 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Otaru to Sendai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Sendai train from?

Otaru to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Otaru to Sendai train arrive?

Otaru to Sendai train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Sendai?

There are 193+ hotels available in Sendai. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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