There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
4h 28m¥3,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain [16593] JR Kamaishi / ...
5h 5m¥3,259–4,361Drive 190.9 km
- Drive from Sendai to Ōtsuchicar 190.9 km
2h 53m¥3,312–4,783
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Ōtsuchi. However, there are services departing from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center and arriving at Kamaishi Eki-Mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Ōtsuchi. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Otsuchi via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Sendai and Ōtsuchi is 192 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥3300.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi, including transfers.
Sendai to Ōtsuchi bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Sendai to Ōtsuchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Ōtsuchi is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4400 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Ōtsuchi, 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 Otsuchi via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai to Ōtsuchi bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Sendai to Ōtsuchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Ōtsuchi is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Sendai to Ōtsuchi.
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