The distance between Shimoda and Akita is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimoda 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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Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.
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Take the train to Yokohama then take the bus to Akita Station East.
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There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Akita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥18,345 ($135) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,820 ($175).
The distance between Shimoda and Akita is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Shimoda and Akita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Akita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,345 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Akita. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Akita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Akita. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Shimoda and Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Akita. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Shimoda and Akita. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Akita is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | ¥23,820($175) | every 4 hours | 637km (396 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5hrs | ¥34,225($250) | every 4 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥37,510($275) | every 4 hours | 975km (606 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | ¥21,220($155) | 5 times a day | 788km (490 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 15m | ¥18,345($135) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | ¥11,365($83) | on demand | 756km (470 miles) |
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The following major airports near Akita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.