Tokyo → Sendai
| Method | Duration | Cost | Transfers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Tohoku Shinkansen Speed | 92 min | ¥11,630 | 0 | Tohoku Shinkansen "Hayabusa". Total fare shown is for a reserved seat in the regular season (base fare + limited express charge). Off-peak dates are about ¥200 cheaper and peak dates about ¥200 more (up to +¥400 in the busiest periods), so the price varies by a few hundred yen depending on when you travel. All seats are reserved. |
| Train Scenic | 270 min | ¥9,280 | 0 | On conventional lines, take the Joban Line Limited Express "Hitachi". Three trains a day run through from Shinagawa/Tokyo/Ueno all the way to Sendai (about 4h30, ¥9,280). At other times you change at Iwaki and Haranomachi (about 5h, ¥8,930, 2 transfers). |
| Bus Budget | 330 min | ¥5,900 | 0 | Daytime and overnight highway buses (from Tokyo Station, Busta Shinjuku, etc. to Sendai Station). Dynamic fare roughly ¥2,000–¥6,500 depending on the day of week, season and seat type. Journey time about 5h30–6h30. Fare verified against JR Bus/Willer daytime highway bus listings (regular fare, varies somewhat by operator and advance-purchase discount). |
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