There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Sanriku 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 34m¥3,300Drive 161.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Sanrikucar 161.5 km
2h 26m¥2,805–4,052Train
- Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Kamaishitrain [16593] JR Kamaishi / ...
5h 11m¥3,259–4,361
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Sanriku is to bus which costs ¥3300 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Sanriku is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Sanriku. 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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Sanriku. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Sanriku via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Sendai and Sanriku is 199 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Sanriku without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥3300.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sendai to Sanriku, including transfers.
Sendai to Sanriku bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Sendai to Sanriku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Sanriku is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4400 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Sanriku, 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 Sanriku via Shin-Hanamaki and Kamaishi in around 5h 11m.
- 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 Sanriku bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Sendai to Sanriku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Sanriku is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sendai to Sanriku.
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