There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Kuji by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain Komachi
- Take the bus from Morioka to Kuji Stationbus
5h 17m¥4,826–5,385Drive 218 km
cheapest- Drive from Akita to Kujicar 218 km
3h 9m¥3,739–5,400Train, bus via Ninohe
- Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Ninohetrain
- Take the bus from Ninohe to Juhachinichimachibus
5h 43m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Kuji is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Kuji is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
The distance between Akita and Kuji is 239 km. The road distance is 218 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Kuji without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥4800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Akita to Kuji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Kuji is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Akita to Kuji.
There are two+ hotels available in Kuji.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Kuji, Iwate, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Akita to Kuji. However, you can take the train to Morioka, walk to Morioka, then take the bus to Kuji Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Akita to Juhachinichimachi via Morioka, Ninohe, and Ninohe in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 019-626-9151
- Website
- Iwate Galaxy Railway
Train from Morioka to Ninohe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Iwate Galaxy Railway
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Kuji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,920
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Ninohe to Juhachinichimachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,570
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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