There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Miyako by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Yagisawa-Miyakotandaitrain [148748] Sanriku Railway Rias
5h 34mDrive 224.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Miyakocar 224.5 km
3h 8m¥3,851–5,562Train
- Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Miyakotrain
6h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Miyako is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Miyako is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Miyako. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Miyako via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Sendai and Miyako is 232 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Miyako without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Sendai to Miyako, including transfers.
Sendai to Miyako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
Sendai to Miyako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Miyako is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Sendai to Miyako.
There are eight+ hotels available in Miyako.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Miyako, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Miyako via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- Sanriku Railway
Train from Kamaishi to Yagisawa-Miyakotandai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sanriku Railway
Train from Kamaishi to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sanriku Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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