How to travel from Hakodate to Akita, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Akita is around 295km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Akita by train, bus, ferry, 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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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Akita (AXT).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,345($300)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Morioka and then to Akita.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Shin-Aomori and then to Akita.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Akita.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,665($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Akita

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Akita by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).

The distance between Hakodate and Akita is around 295km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hakodate and Akita by train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Akita is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Akita is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Akita. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Morioka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakodate and Akita. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Hakodate and Akita. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Akita. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Akita (AXT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Akita. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Akita typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Akita (AXT).

The closest major airport to Akita is Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Akita. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Morioka and then to Akita. instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).

How do I get from Hakodate to Akita

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Akita

Transport options from Hakodate to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
¥41,345($300)
hourly1,177km (732 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
¥25,875($190)
every 3 hours665km (413 miles)
Train
3h 50m
¥16,155($120)
every 3 hours472km (293 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥12,460($90)
every 20 mins349km (217 miles)
Ferry and Train6h 40m
¥8,215($60)
every 20 mins295km (184 miles)
Ferry and Car
6hrs
¥7,665($56)
twice daily362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Akita

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

AXT
Akita Airport (AXT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Akita
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Akita
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
366km (227 miles) from Akita