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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sendai to Saitama
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sendai to Saitama among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 284 km
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$82 Average Price | $42 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sendai to Saitama
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Trains from Sendai to Saitama run on average 85 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 but you can travel from only $28 by coach.
There are 85 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:31, the last at 01:31. The fastest train covers the 284 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 284 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 |
Trains per day 85 |
Direct trains 85 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 1:31 AM |
Last train 1:31 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
FAQs: Sendai to Saitama train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sendai to Saitama by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saitama, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sendai and Saitama
Most Sendai to Saitama trains use the Sendai Station to Tokyo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Sendai and Saitama train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sendai station do trains to Saitama leave from?
Getting to Sendai Station from Sendai city centre
Sendai Station is 1 km from Sendai city centre. Public transport options include:
Sendai Station train station facilities and services
Sendai Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple dining options including local and international cuisine.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located throughout the station for major banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sendai Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sendai Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sendai Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
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