There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain [16361] JR Senseki Line Local / ...
3h 52m¥5,464–7,156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ishinomaki Ekibus
7h 10m¥3,900–4,600Drive 387.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Ishinomakicar 387.4 km
4h 55m¥6,726–9,715Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain
7h¥14,170–19,994Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain [16361] JR Senseki Line Local / ...
4h 4m¥5,469–7,163
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki is to bus which costs ¥3900 - ¥4600 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Ishinomaki Eki. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ishinomaki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Ishinomaki via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Tokyo and Ishinomaki is 373 km. The road distance is 387.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Ishinomaki bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Ishinomaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ishinomaki is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4600 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ishinomaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Ishinomaki via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ishinomaki Eki once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,600 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ishinomaki Eki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Ishinomaki bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Ishinomaki Eki station.
Tokyo to Ishinomaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ishinomaki is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Tokyo to Ishinomaki.
There are 90+ hotels available in Ishinomaki.