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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shiga is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥15000 - ¥45000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Shiga?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Ōtsu via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Sendai to Shiga?

The distance between Sendai and Shiga is 811 km. The road distance is 722 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sendai to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shiga bus from?

Sendai to Shiga bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shiga train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Shiga bus arrive?

Sendai to Shiga bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Sendai to Shiga train arrive?

Sendai to Shiga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shiga is 722 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Sendai to Shiga.

How do I get a train ticket from Sendai to Shiga?

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Sendai to Shiga - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Sendai to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 40m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Forest
10h 48m
¥10,000–14,680
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Toyama Eki-maebus
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōtsutrain
12h 45m
¥12,100–16,400
Drive 722 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Ōtsucar 722 km
9h 24m
¥11,042–15,950
Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
1. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 45m
Fly Sendai Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōtsutrain
4h 5m
¥15,593–44,218
Fly Sendai Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōtsutrain
4h 27m
¥17,753–34,518
Fly Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 33m
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōtsutrain
5h 57m
¥17,093–46,811
Train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Koriyamatrain
2. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōtsutrain
5h 14m
¥33,788–78,925

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

¥19,275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Ōtsu via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 32m.

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