There are 5 ways to get from Matsushima to Tokyo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
2h 45m¥5,135–7,082Train via Matsushimakaigan
cheapest- Take the train from Matsushimakaigan to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train [16380] JR Senseki Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
2h 56m¥5,121–7,065Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Jx772
7h 1m¥5,235–7,082Drive 362.2 km
- Drive from Matsushima to Tokyocar 362.2 km
4h 36m¥6,292–9,089Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Matsushima to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
5h 45m¥13,855–19,582
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsushima to Tokyo is to train via Matsushimakaigan which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Matsushima to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsushima station to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station East Exit and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsushima to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Matsushima and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Matsushima and Tokyo is 348 km. The road distance is 362.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsushima to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Matsushima to Tokyo, including transfers.
Matsushima to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Sendai Station East Exit.
Matsushima to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Matsushima to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,700–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,800–6,500 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Yamagata Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsushima to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥430–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsushimakaigan to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–6,500
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsushima to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsushima to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsushima to Tokyo is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Matsushima to Tokyo.
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