How to travel from Kudamatsu to Akita, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Akita is around 1,145km (712 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Akita by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Fly

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Akita (AXT).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,605($280)
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Drive

Drive to Akita.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,223km (760 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Akita

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Akita by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥28,340 ($205) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,310 ($235).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Akita is around 1,145km (712 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 968km (602 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Kudamatsu and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Akita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥32,310 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥28,340 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Akita. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama and Tokyo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kudamatsu and Akita. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Kudamatsu and Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Kudamatsu and Akita. The distance is around 1,223km (760 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥38,605 ($280).

How do I get from Kudamatsu to Akita

Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Akita

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Fly + 6 similar
4h 10m
¥32,310($235)
every 3 hours1,342km (834 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
¥28,340($205)
every 4 hours1,240km (770 miles)
Train to Kokura, Fly4h 50m
¥33,405($245)
hourly1,436km (892 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane5hrs
¥49,010($360)
hourly1,495km (929 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane6h 20m
¥43,395($315)
hourly1,523km (947 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 35m
¥42,165($310)
hourly1,280km (795 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane6h 10m
¥43,945($320)
every 3 hours1,145km (712 miles)
Train
8h 10m
¥38,605($280)
every 4 hours1,528km (950 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
¥18,345($135)
on demand1,223km (760 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