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How to get fromAkita to Iwakiby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Akita to Iwaki by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Iwakitrain train Hitachi
    5h 7m
    ¥6,523–8,556

  2. Drive  365.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Iwakicar car 365.5 km
    5h 16m
    ¥5,630–8,132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Iwakibus bus
    7h 24m
    ¥7,400

  4. Fly Akita Airport to Fukushima, taxi

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Fukushima (FKS)plane plane AXT - FKS
    2. Take the taxi from Fukushima (FKS) to Iwakitaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    ¥55,950–154,950

  5. Train via Akita

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Iwakitrain train Hitachi
    5h 12m
    ¥6,535–8,571

  6. Fly Akita Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Iwakitrain train
    6h 6m
    ¥17,390–28,480

  7. Train to Odate–Noshiro Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Takanosu(Jr)train train
    2. Fly from Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ONJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Iwakitrain train
    6h 51m
    ¥57,759–99,843

Akita Airport (AXT) to Fukushima (FKS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Iwaki via Sendai in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Iwaki via Sendai and Sendai Station in around 7h 24m.

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