The distance between Osaka and Akita is around 715km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Osaka to Akita by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Akita (AXT).
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.
Take the bus to Sakata Shoko BT then take the train to Akita.
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There are several options for getting from Osaka to Akita by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,220 ($325).
The distance between Osaka and Akita is around 715km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (430 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Osaka and Akita by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Akita is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥44,220 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Akita. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Osaka to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Osaka and Akita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Osaka and Akita. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Osaka and Akita. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Akita (AXT). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Osaka and Akita with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Osaka and Akita. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Akita (AXT). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Osaka to Akita typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Osaka and Akita. The distance is around 833km (517 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Akita is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥44,220 ($325).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 715km (445 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Bus to Sakata Shoko BT, Train + 1 similar | 12h 30m | ¥19,850($145) | once daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 45m | ¥16,975($125) | once daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | ¥12,045($88) | on demand | 833km (517 miles) |
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The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.