Sendai to Fukushima by train
Fukushima lies 67 km (42 mi) south-west of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 22 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 82 km (51 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sendai | Fukushima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 294,237 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Aoba-dōri Station, Minami-Sendai Station, Nagamachi Station | Fukushima Station, Kanayagawa Station, Minami-Fukushima Station |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 038-1211–999-7736 |
Where to book trains from Sendai to Fukushima
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Staying in Fukushima
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Common questions
How far is Fukushima from Sendai?
67 km (42 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sendai; by road roughly 82 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Fukushima by train?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Fukushima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.