There are 3 ways to get from Ōfunato to Sendai by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
4h 58m¥3,300Drive 147.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōfunato to Sendaicar 147.3 km
2h 12m¥2,240–3,236Train
- Take the train from Sakari to Kamaishitrain
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
5h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōfunato to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Kamaishi Eki-Mae and arriving at Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōfunato to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Sakari and arriving at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Ōfunato and Sendai is 216 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥3300.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ōfunato to Sendai, including transfers.
Ōfunato to Sendai bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Ōfunato to Sendai train services, operated by Sanriku Railway, depart from Sakari station.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan and Sendai, Japan?
Miyako Kotsu operates a bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakari to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- Sanriku Railway
Train from Sakari to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sanriku Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ōfunato to Sendai bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Ōfunato to Sendai train services, operated by Sanriku Railway, arrive at Kamaishi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōfunato to Sendai is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ōfunato to Sendai.
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