There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Bandai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachitrain [16905] Aizu 1
2h 34m¥3,686–4,483Drive 141.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Bandaicar 141.3 km
1h 53m¥2,423–3,500Bus
- Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu-Wakamatsu Stationbus
3h 30m¥3,650–3,750Train #2
- Take the train from Sendai to Koriyamatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachitrain [16905] Aizu 1
2h 34m¥3,688–4,485
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Bandai station. However, there are services departing from Hirosedōri Ichibancho and arriving at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Bandai. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Sendai and Bandai is 163 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Bandai without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Sendai to Bandai, including transfers.
Sendai to Bandai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedōri Ichibancho station.
Sendai to Bandai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Bandai is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Bandai, Fukushima-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Bandaimachi via Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Koriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- Aizu Railway
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,300
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,300
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Sendai to Bandai bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.
Sendai to Bandai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōriyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Bandai is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Sendai to Bandai.
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