There are 5 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train [148027] Sendai Airport Access
24 min¥500–700Drive 19.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendaicar 19.6 km
21 min¥340–491Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station East exitbus
35 min¥660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendaitaxi 19.6 km
21 min¥6,500–8,000Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Sendai19.6 km
21 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥340 - ¥500 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ¥6500 - ¥8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Sendai Station East exit station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Sendai is 16 km. The road distance is 19.6 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs ¥500 - ¥700.
The train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai bus services, operated by Takeya Kotsu, depart from Sendai Airport station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai train services, operated by Sendai Airport Railway, depart from Sendai Airport station.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai is to train which takes 24 min and costs ¥500 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥660 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Sendai, Japan?
Sendai Airport Railway operates a train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥500–700 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Takeya Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station East exit 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥660 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Website
- Sendai Airport Transit
Train from Sendai Airport to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- Sendai Airport Transit
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- Phone
- 0224-85-2060
- [email protected]
- Website
- takeyakotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station East exit
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥660
- Schedules at
- takeyakotsu.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–8,000
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo
- Phone
- +81 22-236-1221
- Website
- tohoku.0152.jp
Sendai Chuo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-005-7818
- Website
- sendaichuotaxi.co.jp
Sendai Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-006-1616
- Website
- sendai-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai bus services, operated by Takeya Kotsu, arrive at Sendai Station East exit.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai train services, operated by Sendai Airport Railway, arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai is 20 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Sendai.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Sendai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.