How to travel from Maniwa to Akita, Japan
The distance between Maniwa and Akita is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Maniwa to Akita by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Maniwa if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Akita (AXT).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Okayama Daigaku Suji, Osaka Station JR Express BT then Sendai Station and then to Akita.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,725($165)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥34,500($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Akita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Akita by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,035 ($235).
The distance between Maniwa and Akita is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Maniwa and Akita by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Akita is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Akita. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Akita. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Daigaku Suji, Osaka Station JR Express BT and Sendai Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 40m.
Chutetsu Bus, Ryobi Express, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Maniwa and Akita. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Akita. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Maniwa and Akita. The distance is around 986km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Akita is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,500 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Akita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥28,475($210) | 5 times a day | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Shinji, Fly | 5h 40m | ¥29,980($220) | twice daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Yonago, Fly | 6h 25m | ¥27,925($205) | every 4 hours | 1,195km (743 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | ¥32,035($235) | twice daily | 964km (599 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 6h 15m | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Bus | 19h 40m | ¥22,725($165) | once daily | 1,277km (793 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 40m | ¥34,500($250) | twice daily | 1,381km (858 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Daigaku Suji, train | 17h 10m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,118km (694 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | ¥14,785($110) | on demand | 986km (613 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maniwa and Akita
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Shonai Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Airlines
Train operators
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