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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sendai to Kyoto

Composite routes from Sendai to Kyoto

Cheapest
9 h 36 min
Car
733 km.
from $40
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
4 h 13 min
588 km.
from $217.52
4 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
587 km.
from $117.61
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
587 km.
from $171.41
4 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
587 km.
from $140.98
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
587 km.
from $175.57
5 h 54 min
Train, Plane
587 km.
from $186.36

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.27–$279.48
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$292.18

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70
Plane from Fukushima to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
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:
$50.81–$177.85

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$228.67

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70
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:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$45.73

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:
$63.52–$88.93
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

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–$5.08

Kyoto Subway

Website:
www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Train from Kyoto to Imadegawa
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$1.85

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$107.98
Bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$107.98

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Sendai to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
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–$8.89
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs $15.22 - $92.39 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is to train which takes 4h and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sendai Station station and arriving at Kyōto. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kyōto (Station)?

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

How far is it from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The distance between Sendai and Kyōto (Station) is 801 km. The road distance is 737.1 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus from?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train from?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or fly from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is to train which takes 4h and costs $119.57 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $52.17 - $260.87 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus arrive?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto station.

Where does the Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train arrive?

Sendai to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kyōto (Station) is 737 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Sendai to Kyōto (Station).

Where can I stay near Kyōto (Station)?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Kyōto (Station). Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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