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

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There are 5 ways to get from Akita to Sōma by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Sendai

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sōmatrain train Joubansen / ...
    3h 36m
    ¥5,173–6,756

  2. Drive  274.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Sōmacar car 274.9 km
    3h 53m
    ¥4,736–6,841

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sōmatrain train Joubansen / ...
    4h 58m
    ¥5,350–5,700

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane AXT - SDJ
    2. Take the train from Sendaikuukou to Sōmatrain train
    6h 53m
    ¥21,900–112,250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train Komachi
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Sōmatrain train Joubansen / ...
    3h 41m
    ¥5,185–6,771

Akita Airport (AXT) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥20,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Sōma, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Sōma via Sendai and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 3h 36m.

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