There are 9 ways to get from Akita to Nagano by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Akita to Omiya Stationtrain Komachi
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
5h 25m¥11,299–14,597Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
9h 24m¥7,259–10,965Bus
- Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
13h 9m¥11,900–13,500Drive 440.1 km
- Drive from Akita to Naganocar 440.1 km
6h 4m¥7,642–11,038Fly Akita Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane AXT - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 44m¥16,740–36,970Train via Niigata
- Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
9h 3m¥7,339–9,665Fly Akita Airport to Toyama Airport, train
- Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane AXT - TOY
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
8h 3m¥54,650–115,750Train to Odate–Noshiro Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Akita to Takanosu(Jr)train
- Fly from Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ONJ - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
6h 58m¥54,609–219,833Train to Shonai Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
8h 3m¥50,580–208,030
Akita to Nagano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Nagano is to train via Niigata which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Nagano is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Showadori via Sendai and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Nagano via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Akita and Nagano is 784 km. The road distance is 440.1 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Akita to Nagano, including transfers.
Akita to Nagano bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Akita station.
Akita to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
The best way to get from Akita to Nagano is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥14000 and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Akita to Nagano via Omiya Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Showadori via Sendai, Niigata, and Niigata-eki in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Akita Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–350,000
Flights from Akita Airport to Toyama Airport via Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–650,000
Flights from Akita Airport to Toyama Airport via Osaka Itami, Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥170,000–800,000
Flights from Akita Airport to Toyama Airport via New Chitose, Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–800,000
Flights from Odate–Noshiro Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–210,000
Flights from Shonai Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Akita Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akita to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Takanosu(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- 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 Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Akita to Nagano bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Akita to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Nagano is 440 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Akita to Nagano.
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