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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    6h 56m

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
    2. Take the night bus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    14h 59m
    ¥11,659–22,375

  3. Drive 771.1 km

    1. Drive from Akita to Ōtsucar car 771.1 km
    10h 1m
    ¥13,252–19,141

  4. Fly from Akita Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane AXT - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    4h 25m
    ¥14,270–43,660

  5. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus Forest
    15h 26m
    ¥14,220–19,810

  6. Train to Aomori, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Hirosakitrain train
    2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane AOJ - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    7h 26m
    ¥21,710–51,738

  7. Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HNA - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    6h 41m
    ¥21,714–50,859

Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,755Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Akita to Shiga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,110.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Akita to Zeze via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 6h 56m.

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