How to travel from Hiroshima to Akita, Japan
The distance between Hiroshima and Akita is around 1,009km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Akita by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Hiroshima if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Akita (AXT).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥77,485($565)
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥41,070($300)
Bus to Okayama Station West Gate, train
Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Sakata Shoko BT then take the train to Akita.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Akita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Akita by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥24,505 ($180) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,040 ($330).
The distance between Hiroshima and Akita is around 1,009km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Hiroshima and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Akita is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥45,040 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,505 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Akita. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Akita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Hiroshima and Akita. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hiroshima and Akita. Flights depart from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) and arrive at Akita (AXT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Hiroshima to Akita. 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 Hiroshima to Akita typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Akita. The distance is around 1,139km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥41,070 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Akita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 15m | ¥77,485($565) | every 4 hours | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4hrs | ¥45,040($330) | hourly | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 5m | ¥53,800($395) | hourly | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥43,810($320) | every 2 hours | 1,055km (655 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 60m | ¥50,105($365) | hourly | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | ¥41,070($300) | hourly | 1,438km (894 miles) |
Bus to Okayama Station West Gate, train + 1 similar | 18h 20m | ¥26,420($195) | once daily | 1,203km (747 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 35m | ¥24,505($180) | once daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Drive | 13h 20m | ¥16,430($120) | on demand | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hiroshima and Akita
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Shonai Kotsu
Ryobi Express
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Airports near Akita
The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Akita
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Akita
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 366km (227 miles) from Akita