What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Tsukuba?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at 下館 Shimodate via 小山 Oyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Sendai to Tsukuba?

The distance between Sendai and Tsukuba is 280 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Tsukuba without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Tsukuba?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Sendai to Tsukuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Tsukuba train from?

Sendai to Tsukuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.

Train or fly from Sendai to Tsukuba?

The best way to get from Sendai to Tsukuba is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥34000 - ¥70000 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Sendai to Tsukuba train arrive?

Sendai to Tsukuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Oyama station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Tsukuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Tsukuba is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Sendai to Tsukuba.

Where can I stay near Tsukuba?

There are 106+ hotels available in Tsukuba.

Sendai to Tsukuba - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Tsukuba by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Oyamatrain Yamabiko
2h 37m
¥11,409–14,567
Drive 289.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sendai to Tsukubacar 289.9 km
3h 49m
¥5,030–7,266
Fly
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane SDJ - IBR
5h 56m
¥34,544–66,676

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR) flights

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4h 57mAverage Duration

¥19,707Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sendai to Oyama every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,700 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Skymark Airlines, Japan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR) 5 times a day.

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