There are 2 ways to get from Akita to Shizukuishi by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Akita to Shizukuishi is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Shizukuishi is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Shizukuishi. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Shizukuishi via Kakunodate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Akita and Shizukuishi is 110 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Shizukuishi without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Akita to Shizukuishi, including transfers.
Akita to Shizukuishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
Akita to Shizukuishi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kakunodate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Shizukuishi is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Akita to Shizukuishi.
There are 109+ hotels available in Shizukuishi.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Shizukuishi, Japan?
You can take a train from Akita to Shizukuishi via Kakunodate in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kakunodate to Shizukuishi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
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