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.
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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Take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama).
Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 35m | ¥26,970($195) | every 2 hours | 633km (393 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | ¥16,975($125) | every 3 hours | 620km (385 miles) |
Bus | 9h 35m | ¥16,430($120) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ¥8,350($61) | on demand | 575km (357 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shinjuku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.