How to travel from Tohoku to Akita, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Akita is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tohoku to Akita by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akita → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Yuzawa then take the train to Akita.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Akita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Akita by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,915 ($14).
The distance between Tohoku and Akita is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Tohoku and Akita by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Akita is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥1,915 ($14).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Akita, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tohoku and Akita. We recommend that you drive to Akita. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tohoku and Akita. We recommend that you drive to Akita. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Akita. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yuzawa then take the train to Akita. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Tohoku and Akita. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Akita is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Akita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | ¥20,670($150) | hourly | 140km (87 miles) |
| Taxi to Innai, Train | 2h 45m | ¥23,685($175) | every 2 hours | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ¥1,915($14) | on demand | 128km (80 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.
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