How to travel from Akita to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Akita and Shinjuku is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Akita to Shinjuku 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Jam Jam Liner

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Akita to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,970 ($195).

The distance between Akita and Shinjuku is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Akita and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Shinjuku. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Akita and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Akita and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 35m.

Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Akita and Shinjuku. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Shinjuku

Transport options from Akita to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
¥26,970($195)
every 2 hours633km (393 miles)
Train
4h 10m
¥16,975($125)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
¥16,430($120)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
¥8,350($61)
on demand575km (357 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku