How to travel from Kurashiki to Akita, Japan

The distance between Kurashiki and Akita is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Akita by train, bus, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Akita.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,255($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,130($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto Station then Sendai Station and then to Akita.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Akita.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Distance999km (621 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Akita

There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Akita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).

The distance between Kurashiki and Akita is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Akita is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Akita. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Akita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kurashiki and Akita. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurashiki to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto Station and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Ryobi Express, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Kurashiki and Akita. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Akita. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Akita. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Kurashiki and Akita. The distance is around 999km (621 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥33,130 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Akita

Transport options from Kurashiki to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
¥30,255($220)
5 times a day1,182km (734 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥33,130($240)
hourly1,310km (814 miles)
Bus
18h 20m
¥21,905($160)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Drive
11h 60m
¥14,920($110)
on demand999km (621 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