There are 4 ways to get from Akita to Fukushima by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train Komachi
- Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-maebus
4h 4m¥5,635–6,871Drive 279.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Akita to Fukushimacar 279.3 km
3h 51m¥4,791–6,920Bus
- Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-maebus
5h 21m¥5,800Train
- Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train Komachi
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Fukushimatrain Touhokuhonsen / ...
4h 37m¥5,535–7,171
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Fukushima is to bus which costs ¥5800 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Fukushima is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Fukushima Kencho-mae via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Fukushima via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Akita and Fukushima is 381 km. The road distance is 279.3 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Fukushima without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Akita to Fukushima, including transfers.
Akita to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Akita station.
Akita to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
The best way to get from Akita to Fukushima is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥5800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Fukushima, Japan?
You can take a bus from Akita to Fukushima Kencho-mae via Sendai in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Akita to Fukushima via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Akita to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Akita to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Fukushima is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Akita to Fukushima.
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