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

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There are 6 ways to get from Akita to Nikkō by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    5h 6m
    ¥8,085–10,571

  2. Drive  426.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Nikkōcar car 426.6 km
    6h 5m
    ¥7,348–10,613

  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. 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

  5. Train via Sendai

    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 56m
    ¥8,073–10,556

  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 44m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,028Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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 6m.

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