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How to get fromAkita to Nikkōby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Akita to Nikkō by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    5h 1m
    ¥8,073–10,556

  2. Drive 426.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Nikkōcar car 426.6 km
    6h 5m
    ¥7,400–10,689

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    6h 23m
    ¥8,250–9,500

  4. Night bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Akita Station East to Omiyanightbus night bus Jx802
    2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn / ...
    12h 29m
    ¥9,080–19,950

  5. Fly from Akita Airport, train

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    6h 36m

  6. Train to Odate–Noshiro Airport, fly, 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 Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    7h 49m

  7. Train to Aomori, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Hirosakitrain train
    2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AOJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    9h 37m

Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,540Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 554.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Akita to Nikko via Sendai and Utsunomiya in around 5h 1m.

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