How to travel from Nagano to Akita, Japan

The distance between Nagano and Akita is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nagano 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,845($220)
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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Akita.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Niigata-eki then take the train to Akita.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
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Drive

Drive to Akita.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance445km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Akita

There are several options for getting from Nagano to Akita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,845 ($220).

The distance between Nagano and Akita is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Nagano and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagano to Akita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥29,845 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Akita. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagano and Akita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Nagano and Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 3h 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 Nagano and Akita. The distance is around 445km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Akita

Transport options from Nagano to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
¥29,845($220)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane4h 35m
¥44,765($325)
every 2 hours851km (529 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly5h 35m
¥40,935($300)
hourly914km (568 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥23,275($170)
hourly781km (486 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko6hrs
¥16,565($120)
every 20 mins477km (296 miles)
Bus and Train
7hrs
¥11,910($87)
twice daily484km (301 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
¥6,435($47)
on demand445km (277 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