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How to get fromSendai to Shimodateby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Shimodate by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sendai to Oyamatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 下館 Shimodatetrain train JR水戸線 JR Mito Line / ...
    2h 15m
    ¥3,909–5,067

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Akatsuka Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Akatsuka to Shimodatetrain train [15974] JR Mito / ...
    7h 22m
    ¥4,550–6,100

  3. Drive 274 km

    1. Drive from Sendai to Shimodatecar car 274 km
    3h 29m
    ¥4,708–6,800

  4. Bus, train via Fukushima

    1. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Fukushimabus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukushima to Oyamatrain train Yamabiko
    4h 3m
    ¥4,120–5,150

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  • Distance: 261.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Shimodate, Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to 下館 Shimodate via 小山 Oyama in around 2h 15m.

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