There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Miyakotrain
- Take the train from Miyako to Tanohatatrain
5h 43mDrive 270.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Sanriku Coastcar 270.3 km
3h 50m¥4,694–6,781Bus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus
- Take the bus from Morioka to Ryusendo-Maebus
6h 9m¥14,510–17,010Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Morioka to Miyakotrain [16695] Rias / ...
6h 10m¥7,334–9,268Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center to Kamaishi Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Miyakotrain [148748] Sanriku Railway Rias
7h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Sanriku Coast. However, there are services departing from Hirosedori Ichibancho and arriving at Ryusendo-Mae via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Sanriku Coast. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Tanohata via Morioka and Miyako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Sendai and Sanriku Coast is 316 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast, including transfers.
Sendai to Sanriku Coast bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedori Ichibancho station.
Sendai to Sanriku Coast train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Sanriku Coast is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥17000 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Sanriku Coast, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Sanriku Coast via Morioka, Miyako, and Tanohata in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Sanriku Coast via Morioka and Ryusendo-Mae in around 6h 9m.
- 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 Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- sanrikutetsudou.com
Train from Miyako to Tanohata
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- sanrikutetsudou.com
Train from Kamaishi to Miyako
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- sanrikutetsudou.com
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Ryusendo-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,710
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- 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 Coast bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.
Sendai to Sanriku Coast train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Sanriku Coast is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Sendai to Sanriku Coast.
There are two+ hotels available in Sanriku Coast.









