There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Semboku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain Komachi
- Take the train from Akita to Tazawakotrain Komachi
5h 8m¥5,823–7,556Drive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Sembokucar 215.3 km
2h 33m¥3,693–5,335Bus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
5h 38m¥5,000–5,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Semboku is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Semboku is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Semboku. However, there are services departing from Hirose-dori Ichibancho and arriving at Tazawakochousha(City Hall) via 田沢湖駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Semboku. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Tazawako via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Sendai and Semboku is 385 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Semboku without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sendai to Semboku, including transfers.
Sendai to Semboku bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Sendai to Semboku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Semboku is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥5200 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Semboku, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Tazawakochousha(City Hall) via Akita, Tazawako, and 田沢湖駅前 in around 5h 8m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tazawako
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Sendai to Semboku bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Omagari Bus Terminal station.
Sendai to Semboku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Semboku is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sendai to Semboku.
There are 51+ hotels available in Semboku.