There are 2 ways to get from Akita to Hiraizumi by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Akita to Hiraizumi is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Hiraizumi is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Hiraizumi. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Hiraizumi via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Akita and Hiraizumi is 210 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Hiraizumi without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Akita to Hiraizumi, including transfers.
Akita to Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
Akita to Hiraizumi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Hiraizumi is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Akita to Hiraizumi.
There are 39+ hotels available in Hiraizumi.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Hiraizumi, Japan?
You can take a train from Akita to Hiraizumi via Morioka in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Hiraizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
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