Day trip from Sendai to Tsukuba
Tsukuba lies 252 km (156 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 252 km (156 mi) apart, Tsukuba is a realistic day trip from Sendai: about 4 h 6 min each way by road.
| Sendai | Tsukuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 241,656 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 300-4352–369-0114 |
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Staying in Tsukuba
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Common questions
How far is Tsukuba from Sendai?
252 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Tsukuba by road?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Tsukuba?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.