There are 2 ways to get from Akita to Iwate (State) by train or car
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Akita to Iwate (State) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Akita to Iwate (State) is to train which costs ¥1800 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Iwate (State) is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Akita and arriving at Morioka. Services depart every four hours, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Akita and Iwate (State) is 126 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Iwate (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500.
The train from Akita to Morioka takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Akita to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
Akita to Iwate (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Iwate (State) is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Akita to Iwate (State).
There are 96+ hotels available in Iwate (State).
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Iwate (State), Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Morioka every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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