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.
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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Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Akita.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.
Take the bus to Kyōto Station then Sendai Station and then to Akita.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ¥30,255($220) | 5 times a day | 1,182km (734 miles) |
Train | 7h 20m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Bus | 18h 20m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Drive | 11h 60m | ¥14,920($110) | on demand | 999km (621 miles) |
Ryobi Express
Shonai Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.