What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State) is to night bus which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State)?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State) is to fly and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥14000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Marutamachi via Tōkyō Station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Sendai to Kyoto (State)?

The distance between Sendai and Kyoto (State) is 804 km. The road distance is 732.8 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Kyoto (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State)?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyoto (State) bus from?

Sendai to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kyoto (State) train from?

Sendai to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.

Where does the Sendai to Kyoto (State) bus arrive?

Sendai to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Sendai to Kyoto (State) train arrive?

Sendai to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Kyoto (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kyoto (State) is 733 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Sendai to Kyoto (State).

Where can I stay near Kyoto (State)?

There are 3763+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).

Sendai to Kyoto (State) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Sendai to Kyoto (State) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 35m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Forest
10h 44m
¥10,030–14,660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Toyama Eki-maebus
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
11h 40m
¥12,230–16,460
Drive 732.8 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Kyotocar 732.8 km
9h 36m
¥12,635–18,251
Train via Sendai
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 5m
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 7m
¥14,683–43,238
Fly Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 26m
Fly Sendai Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4h 45m
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 59m
¥17,183–47,831
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 27m
¥17,906–37,703

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 804.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to Marutamachi via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 32m.

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