How to travel from Nishinoshima to Akita, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Akita is around 1,098km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Akita by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Shichirui Port, Fly
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Akita (AXT).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥56,675($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Tokyo and then to Akita.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥54,350($395)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Tokyo Disneyland then Sendai Station and then to Akita.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥41,205($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Akita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Akita by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥32,035 ($235) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥56,675 ($415).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Akita is around 1,098km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Nishinoshima and Akita by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Akita is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ¥56,675 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Akita is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥32,035 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Akita. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Akita. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Akita. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 6h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nishinoshima to Akita. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Akita is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥43,395 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Akita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Shichirui Port, Fly + 1 similar | 5h 60m | ¥56,675($415) | once daily | 1,098km (683 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 25m | ¥43,395($315) | once daily | 1,156km (719 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 30m | ¥54,350($395) | once daily | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 20h 40m | ¥32,035($235) | once daily | 1,232km (765 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui, bus and train | 24h 30m | ¥36,280($265) | once daily | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 2h | ¥41,205($300) | once daily | 1,508km (937 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Akita
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Tōhoku
Nihon Kotsu
Shonai Kotsu
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