What is the cheapest way to get from Sōma to Kamaishi?

The cheapest way to get from Sōma to Kamaishi is to train and bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥4500 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sōma to Kamaishi?

The fastest way to get from Sōma to Kamaishi is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Sōma and Kamaishi?

No, there is no direct train from Sōma to Kamaishi. However, there are services departing from Sōma and arriving at Kamaishi via Sendai and Shin-Hanamaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Sōma to Kamaishi?

The distance between Sōma and Kamaishi is 234 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.

How do I travel from Sōma to Kamaishi without a car?

The best way to get from Sōma to Kamaishi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥4100 - ¥4500.

How long does it take to get from Sōma to Kamaishi?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sōma to Kamaishi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sōma to Kamaishi train from?

Sōma to Kamaishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sōma station.

Where does the Sōma to Kamaishi train arrive?

Sōma to Kamaishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.

Can I drive from Sōma to Kamaishi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sōma to Kamaishi is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Sōma to Kamaishi.

Where can I stay near Kamaishi?

There are nine+ hotels available in Kamaishi.

Sōma to Kamaishi - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sōma to Kamaishi by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sōma to Sendaitrain Hitachi
2. Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
5h 1m
¥4,171–4,441
Drive 232.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sōma to Kamaishicar 232.7 km
3h 15m
¥4,009–5,791
Train
1. Take the train from Sōma to Sendaitrain
2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain
5h 32m
¥4,071–5,541

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Sōma, Fukushima-ken, Japan and Kamaishi, Japan?

You can take a train from Sōma to Kamaishi via Sendai and Shin-Hanamaki in around 5h 32m.

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