The distance between Hirosaki and Akita is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Akita by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Hirosaki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Akita.
There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Akita by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,055 ($15).
The distance between Hirosaki and Akita is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hirosaki and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Akita is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Akita. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hirosaki and Akita with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hirosaki and Akita. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hirosaki and Akita. We recommend that you drive to Akita. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Akita. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hirosaki and Akita. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | ¥4,790($35) | every 20 mins | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ¥2,055($15) | on demand | 142km (88 miles) |
The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.