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How to get fromSendai to Ōfunatoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Ōfunato by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai to Ichinosekitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ichinoseki to Kesennumatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kesennuma to Jinomoribus bus
    5h 1m

  2. Drive 147.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sendai to Ōfunatocar car 147.2 km
    2h 11m
    ¥2,557–3,693

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus bus
    5h 28m
    ¥3,300

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kamaishi to Sakaritrain train
    5h 35m

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Map of how to get from Sendai to Ōfunato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan?

Miyako Kotsu operates a bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sendai to Sakari via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi in around 5h 35m.

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