How to travel from Akita to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Akita and Yokohama is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Akita to Yokohama by train, 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 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance605km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Akita to Yokohama by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).

The distance between Akita and Yokohama is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Akita and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Yokohama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Yokohama. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Yokohama. 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 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Yokohama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Yokohama. 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 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Yokohama. 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 40m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

How do I get from Akita to Yokohama

Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Yokohama

Transport options from Akita to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
¥26,420($195)
every 2 hours632km (393 miles)
Train
4h 45m
¥18,480($135)
every 3 hours656km (408 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥8,760($64)
on demand605km (376 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama