What is the cheapest way to get from Akita to Niigata Station?

The cheapest way to get from Akita to Niigata Station is to train which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akita to Niigata Station?

The fastest way to get from Akita to Niigata Station is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Akita and Niigata Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Akita and arriving at Niigata. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Akita to Niigata Station?

The distance between Akita and Niigata Station is 270 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.

How do I travel from Akita to Niigata Station without a car?

The best way to get from Akita to Niigata Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Akita to Niigata Station?

The train from Akita to Niigata takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Akita to Niigata Station train from?

Akita to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.

Train or fly from Akita to Niigata Station?

The best way to get from Akita to Niigata Station is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥32000 - ¥170000 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Akita to Niigata Station train arrive?

Akita to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Akita to Niigata Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Niigata Station is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Akita to Niigata Station.

Where can I stay near Niigata Station?

There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata Station.

Akita to Niigata Station - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Niigata Station by train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
3h 30m
¥3,900–5,500
Drive 253.8 km
1. Drive from Akita to Niigata Stationcar 253.8 km
3h 46m
¥4,412–6,373
Fly
1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane AXT - KIJ
6h 33m
¥32,240–161,370

Akita Airport (AXT) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

¥31,599Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.4 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Niigata Station, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Niigata 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) every 4 hours.

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