How to travel from Akita to Tamano, Japan
The distance between Akita and Tamano is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Akita to Tamano 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 Tamano → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
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.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Tamano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Tamano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 18h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).
The distance between Akita and Tamano is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Akita and Tamano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Tamano is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Tamano. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Tamano. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Akita and Tamano. 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 Tamano. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Akita to Tamano typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Okayama (OKJ).
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. 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 Tamano. The distance is around 995km (618 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Tamano is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥37,375 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Tamano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 15m | ¥35,595($260) | every 2 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train | 4h 35m | ¥52,570($385) | hourly | 969km (602 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ¥49,970($365) | hourly | 1,105km (686 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 4h 55m | ¥33,540($245) | hourly | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 20m | ¥39,975($290) | hourly | 1,132km (704 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | ¥37,375($275) | every 3 hours | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 18h 60m | ¥20,810($150) | once daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | ¥14,375($105) | on demand | 995km (618 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Tamano
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Tamano
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Tamano
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Tamano