There are 3 ways to get from Sendai 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 186.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Kakunodatecar 186.9 km
2h 41m¥3,242–4,683Bus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
4h 46m¥4,530–4,670
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kakunodate is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kakunodate is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Hirose-dori Ichibancho and arriving at Omagari Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai 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 and Kakunodate is 230 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Sendai 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 to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Sendai to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Sendai to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kakunodate is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Sendai, 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 Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Omagari Bus Terminal station.
Sendai to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kakunodate is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Sendai to Kakunodate.
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