How to travel from Akita to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Akita and Kyoto is around 743km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Akita to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,390($220)
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Train to Sakata(Yamagata), Bus

Take the train to Sakata(Yamagata) then take the bus to Kyoto Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance784km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Akita to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥16,290 ($120) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,970 ($195).

The distance between Akita and Kyoto is around 743km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Akita and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Kyoto is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,290 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Kyoto. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Kyoto. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Kyoto. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Akita and Kyoto. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Akita and Kyoto with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Akita and Kyoto. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Akita to Kyoto typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).

The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Kyoto. The distance is around 784km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥30,390 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Kyoto

Transport options from Akita to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
¥26,970($195)
hourly743km (462 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
¥29,295($215)
hourly804km (499 miles)
Train to Morioka, Fly4h 50m
¥31,350($230)
every 2 hours922km (573 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥53,940($395)
every 20 mins1,024km (636 miles)
Train
6h 15m
¥30,390($220)
every 3 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
¥19,030($140)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Train and Bus13h 55m
¥16,290($120)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
¥11,365($83)
on demand784km (487 miles)

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Airports near Kyoto

The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Kyoto