There are 4 ways to get from Ōfunato to Sendai by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jinomori to Kesennumabus
- Take the train from Kesennuma to Ichinosekitrain
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Sendaitrain
5h 11mDrive 147.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōfunato to Sendaicar 147.3 km
2h 11m¥2,558–3,695Bus
- Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
6h 2m¥3,300Train
- Take the train from Sakari to Kamaishitrain
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendaitrain
5h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōfunato to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Jinomori and arriving at Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center via Kamaishi Eki-Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōfunato to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Sakari and arriving at Sendai via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Ōfunato and Sendai is 184 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Sendai without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 6h 2m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 39m.
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 via Kamaishi and Shin-Hanamaki in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kesennuma to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ichinoseki to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- sanrikutetsudou.com
Train from Sakari to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- sanrikutetsudou.com
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Bus from Jinomori to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 11m to drive from Ōfunato to Sendai.
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