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Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tokyo to Sendai-shi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Sendai-shi will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 7 buses that leave Tokyo for Sendai-shi every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1004677:505h35Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)13:25Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
1004677:106h15Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku13:25Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
10045610:307h00Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku17:30Sendai, Sendai Station East Exit (JR Bus Stop 72)£261One-way0 changes
10045610:306h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku17:15Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
10045513:206h40Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku20:00Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£291One-way0 changes
1004677:505h35Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)13:25Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
10046416:206h10Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku22:30Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£311One-way0 changes
1004677:106h15Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku13:25Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
10045513:206h40Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku20:00Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£291One-way0 changes
10045610:306h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku17:15Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart)£261One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Tokyo to Sendai-shi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Sendai-shi coaches for today, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100469 | 23:20 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 7h20 | 6:40 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
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100467 | 7:10 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h15 | 13:25 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
100467 | 7:50 Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 5h35 | 13:25 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
100456 | 10:30 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 7h00 | 17:30 Sendai, Sendai Station East Exit (JR Bus Stop 72) | 0 changesdirect | |
100456 | 10:30 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h45 | 17:15 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
100455 | 13:20 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h40 | 20:00 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
100455 | 13:20 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h55 | 20:15 Sendai, Sendai Station East Exit (JR Bus Stop 72) | 0 changesdirect | |
100464 | 16:20 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h10 | 22:30 Sendai, Hirose-dori Ave (FamilyMart) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Sendai-shi
Buses from Tokyo to Sendai-shi run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 304 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 304 km |
Average bus duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 6:50 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Bus providers: Willer Express from Tokyo to Sendai-shiYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Sendai-shi with Willer Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Tokyo to Sendai-shi coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Sendai-shi by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sendai-shi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Up to two pieces of luggage may be checked per passenger.
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