There are 3 ways to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Komachi
- Take the train from Morioka to Kakunodatetrain [16606] JR Tazawako
2h 50m¥3,431–4,563Drive 187.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodatecar 187.7 km
2h 43m¥3,252–4,697Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Omagari Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
4h 54m¥4,530–4,670
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai (Station) station to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Omagari Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Kakunodate via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Sendai (Station) and Kakunodate is 230 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai Station.
Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Sendai (Station), Miyagi, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Kakunodate via Morioka in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai Station to Omagari Bus Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Omagari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Omagari Bus Terminal station.
Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Sendai (Station) to Kakunodate.
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