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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Ōmiyatrain train Komachi
    3h 28m
    ¥8,500–11,000

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Akita Station East to Omiyanightbus night bus Jx802
    9h 30m
    ¥7,500–18,000

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain train Komachi / ...
    4h 56m
    ¥8,700–10,000

  4. Drive  534.3 km

    1. Drive from Akita to Saitamacar car 534.3 km
    6h 27m
    ¥9,195–13,282

  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 Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain train
    4h 10m
    ¥14,960–35,350

  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 Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain train
    5h 23m
    ¥54,329–126,713

  7. Train to Shonai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    3. Take the train from Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain train
    6h 29m
    ¥46,800–104,410

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Ōmiya every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–11,000 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Akita Station East to Omiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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