There are 3 ways to get from Matsushima to Kesennuma by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kogota to Ichinosekitrain [14714] Jr Tohoku / ...
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain [16552] JR Ofunato
4h 25m¥2,132–2,915Drive 96.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsushima to Kesennumacar 96.7 km
1h 24m¥1,682–2,429Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Sendai to Ichinosekitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain [16552] JR Ofunato
4h 26m¥2,585–3,582
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsushima to Kesennuma is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Matsushima to Kesennuma is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Matsushima to Kesennuma. However, there are services departing from Matsushima and arriving at Kesennuma via Kogota and Ichinoseki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Matsushima and Kesennuma is 132 km. The road distance is 96.7 km.
The best way to get from Matsushima to Kesennuma without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Matsushima to Kesennuma, including transfers.
Matsushima to Kesennuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kogota station.
Matsushima to Kesennuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ichinoseki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsushima to Kesennuma is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Matsushima to Kesennuma.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kesennuma.
What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Kesennuma, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsushima to Kesennuma via Kogota and Ichinoseki in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kogota to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Ichinoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ichinoseki to Kesennuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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