How to travel from Shimoda to Akita, Japan

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.

6 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Akita.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Yokohama then take the bus to Akita Station East.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Akita.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Akita

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Akita

Transport options from Shimoda to Akita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
¥23,820($175)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5hrs
¥34,225($250)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 50m
¥37,510($275)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Train
6h 30m
¥21,220($155)
5 times a day788km (490 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 15m
¥18,345($135)
once daily758km (471 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥11,365($83)
on demand756km (470 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