How to travel from Akita to Okayama, Japan
The distance between Akita and Okayama is around 868km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akita to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okayama → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥34,770($255)
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus
Take the train to Sakata(Yamagata) then take the bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate and then to Okayama Station West Exit.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Okayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,770 ($255).
The distance between Akita and Okayama is around 868km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Akita and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Okayama is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥34,770 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Okayama. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Okayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Okayama. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Akita and Okayama. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Okayama (OKJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Akita to Okayama. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Akita to Okayama typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Okayama (OKJ).
The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Okayama. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ¥36,965 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Okayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 35m | ¥34,770($255) | every 2 hours | 1,034km (643 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ¥49,695($365) | hourly | 868km (539 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 4h 15m | ¥32,720($240) | hourly | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥40,110($295) | every 2 hours | 1,173km (729 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), Train | 4h 40m | ¥49,830($365) | hourly | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane | 5h 50m | ¥38,330($280) | every 2 hours | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Train | 7h 5m | ¥36,965($270) | every 3 hours | 1,294km (804 miles) |
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus + 1 similar | 17h 45m | ¥23,275($170) | once daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 18h 15m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 1,068km (663 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | ¥14,240($105) | on demand | 980km (609 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Okayama
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Ryobi Express
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Okayama
The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Okayama
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Okayama
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Okayama