How to travel from Obihiro to Akita, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Akita is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Obihiro to Akita by train, bus, car, ferry 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

Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Akita (AXT).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,295($215)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Morioka and then to Akita.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Shin-Aomori and then to Akita.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Akita.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Akita

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Akita by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,575 ($145).

The distance between Obihiro and Akita is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Obihiro and Akita by train.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Akita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥19,575 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Akita is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Akita. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Morioka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Akita. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Obihiro and Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Obihiro and Akita. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and arrive at Akita (AXT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Akita. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Obihiro to Akita typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and and arrive into Akita (AXT).

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 Obihiro to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Morioka and then to Akita. instead which will take 8h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Akita

Transport options from Obihiro to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
¥29,295($215)
every 4 hours1,352km (840 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
¥19,575($145)
every 2 hours570km (354 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
¥23,135($170)
twice daily713km (443 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
¥26,010($190)
every 3 hours883km (548 miles)
Train via Minami-Chitose8h 55m
¥22,590($165)
every 20 mins758km (471 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
¥21,905($160)
every 20 mins749km (465 miles)
Bus to New Chitose Airport, train11h 10m
¥30,530($225)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 15m
¥13,690($100)
twice daily782km (486 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