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Sendai to Kobe

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Three ways to Travel from Sendai to Kobe

Composite routes from Sendai to Kobe

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$279.48
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.19–$279.48

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$533.55
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$381.11
Plane from Fukushima to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$304.89

Peach Aviation Limited

Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$190.56

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$266.78

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$533.55
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$381.11
Plane from Fukushima to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$304.89

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.25–$88.93
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.19–$63.52
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$44.46

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.25–$88.93

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Izumigo
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.68–$4.95

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.51–$120.68

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Sendai Station to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$114.33

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kobe is to night bus which costs $14.13 - $103.26 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sendai Station East Exit station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct flight between Sendai and Kobe?

Yes, there are direct flights between Sendai and Kobe; these take 1h 30m and cost $108.70 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Sendai to Kobe?

The distance between Sendai and Kobe is 869 km. The road distance is 805.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Sendai to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kobe bus from?

Sendai to Kobe bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Sendai Station East Exit.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kobe train from?

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

Train or fly from Sendai to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Sendai to Kobe bus arrive?

Sendai to Kobe bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where does the Sendai to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sendai to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kobe is 806 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Sendai to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 267+ hotels available in Kobe. Prices start at $25.21 per night.
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