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SendaiSendai(Miyagi) Station
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First train
06:07
Last train
21:31
Travel duration
1h 45m
Daily departures
57
Departure station
Sendai
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $67
Fastest trip
1h 29m
Longest trip
2h 16m
Trains to Sendai
Inbound trains reach Sendai mainly at Sendai Station. JR East Shinkansen services arrive from Tokyo Station in around 1h30m to 2h, depending on the train type and stopping pattern. Trains from Fukushima reach Sendai in about 25m, while services from Morioka arrive in roughly 40m. Northern Tohoku services from Hachinohe take around 1h10m, and trains from Shin-Aomori arrive in about 1h35m to 1h50m. Regional JR East trains from Yamagata arrive in around 1h15m on the Senzan Line. Airport rail services from Sendai Airport reach Sendai Station in around 25m.
Visiting Sendai
Sendai is the main rail hub of Japan's Tohoku region, positioned on the Tohoku Shinkansen between Tokyo and northern Honshu. The city has one dominant long-distance train station, Sendai Station, with additional regional stops serving suburban and airport-linked travel. JR East is the primary operator for Shinkansen, intercity, and regional trains from Sendai.
Services from Sendai include high-speed Shinkansen trains on the Tohoku corridor, regional JR East lines toward Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima, and Iwate, and the Sendai Airport Access Line linking the city with Sendai Airport. Sendai Station is the key train station for long-distance rail, while Nagamachi and Kita-Sendai handle selected regional services within the city area.
Rail routes from Sendai run south toward Fukushima, Utsunomiya, Omiya, and Tokyo; north toward Morioka, Hachinohe, and Aomori; west across the Senzan Line toward Yamagata; and east through local corridors in Miyagi Prefecture. Book trains from and to Sendai online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Sendai
From Sendai Station, JR East Shinkansen services run south on the Tohoku corridor toward Fukushima, Utsunomiya, Omiya, and Tokyo. Northbound Shinkansen services continue toward Morioka, Hachinohe, and Shin-Aomori, giving Sendai a central role between the Tokyo area and northern Honshu.
Regional JR East services from Sendai spread across Miyagi and nearby prefectures. The Senzan Line runs west toward Yamagata, the Senseki Line serves the coastal corridor toward Ishinomaki, and the Tohoku Main Line provides regional links south and north of the city. The Sendai Airport Access Line connects Sendai Station with the airport rail terminal for flights serving Miyagi Prefecture.
Sendai
Sendai - The largest city in the Tohoku region, known as the City of Trees. Key sites include the Zuihoden Mausoleum and the Sendai Castle ruins.
Sendai(Miyagi) Station
Station
1h 45m
Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan's expansive capital and transportation hub. Major attractions include the Shibuya Crossing, the Meiji Jingu Shrine, and the Ginza shopping district.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Sendai
JR East operates the main rail services in Sendai, including Tohoku Shinkansen trains, the Tohoku Main Line, Senzan Line, Senseki Line, and Joban Line. Sendai Airport Transit operates the Sendai Airport Access Line, with through services linking Sendai Station and Sendai Airport Station. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these Sendai rail services where available, including Shinkansen and regional train options.
Destinations from Sendai
Service types from Sendai Station
Daytime high-speed services: JR East Tohoku Shinkansen from Sendai toward Tokyo, Omiya, Morioka, Hachinohe, and Shin-Aomori. Regional JR East services: Tohoku Main Line trains for local corridors north and south of Sendai, plus Senzan Line trains toward Yamagata and Senseki Line services toward Ishinomaki. Airport services: Sendai Airport Access Line trains between Sendai Station and Sendai Airport Station. Intercity regional services: Joban Line trains connect Sendai with the Pacific-side rail corridor south of Miyagi Prefecture.
Travel from Sendai to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the Tokyo Skytree or explore the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Sendai
Japan
1h 45m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Hachinohe by Shinkansen to explore the Kabushima Shrine or enjoy fresh seafood at the Hasshoku Center.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
1h 17m
Hachinohe
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Aomori by Shinkansen and visit the Nebuta Warasse Museum or explore the scenic Sannai-Maruyama Special Historical Site.
Frequency
19 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
1h 42m
Aomori
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Ueno by Shinkansen and visit Ueno Park, home to museums and cherry blossoms, or explore the Ameyoko shopping street.
Sendai
Japan
1h 40m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Morioka by Shinkansen and explore the historical Iwate Castle Park or enjoy the famous Wanko Soba noodles in Morioka city.
Sendai
Japan
49m
Morioka
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Utsunomiya by Shinkansen and visit the Utsunomiya Tower or enjoy the famous gyoza at Utsunomiya's culinary spots.
Frequency
22 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
1h 12m
Utsunomiya
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Shizukuishi by train and visit the stunning Koiwai Farm or take in the natural beauty of the Iwate Prefectural Park.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
55m
Shizukuishi
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Koriyama by JR Tohoku Shinkansen and visit the historic Koriyama Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Asakuroyama Park.
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
41m
Koriyama
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Ichinoseki by Limited Express and visit the historic Kanjizaiōin Temple or enjoy the scenic views at Tsunagi Onsen.
Sendai
Japan
30m
Ichinoseki
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Hokuto by rail and visit the beautiful Lake Kawaguchi or enjoy the views of Mount Fuji.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
2h 44m
Hokuto
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Saitama by Shinkansen and visit the Saitama Super Arena or enjoy the scenic views at Omiya Park.
Sendai
Japan
1h 20m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Akita by train and visit the Akita Museum of Art or see the beautiful Kanto Festival held in mid-August.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
2h 17m
Akita
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Oyama by Tohoku Shinkansen and visit Oyama Shrine or enjoy the beautiful landscapes in the Oyama City Park.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
1h 30m
Oyama
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Iwate by train and visit the scenic beauty of Lake Tazawa or the historic sites of Hiraizumi.
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Sendai
Japan
1h 0m
Iwate
Japan
Travel from Sendai to Kitakami by train and visit the stunning Chuson-ji Temple, known for its historical significance and beautiful architecture.
Sendai
Japan
51m
Kitakami
Japan
Sendai Major Train Stations
Sendai Station is the city's main rail station and the Tohoku region's key interchange, served by JR East Shinkansen, Tohoku Main Line, Senzan Line, Senseki Line, Joban Line, and Sendai Airport Access Line services. Nagamachi Station serves regional JR East trains on the south side of the city, useful for local connections along the Tohoku Main Line. Kita-Sendai Station is a JR East stop on the Senzan Line for westbound regional rail within the city area. Sendai Airport Station is outside the city center but links directly with Sendai Station through airport rail services. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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