There are 4 ways to get from Akita to Tendō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akita to Shinjotrain Oouhonsen
- Take the train from Shinjo to Tendotrain Tsubasa
4h 27m¥2,984–3,984Drive 188.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Akita to Tendōcar 188.9 km
2h 34m¥2,873–4,149Bus
- Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus Yamagata / ...
6h 10m¥5,630–6,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Akita to Shinjotrain Oouhonsen
- Take the bus from 新庄駅前 to 公立病院前bus 新庄（東根・作並）仙台
6h 26m¥2,984–3,894
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Tendō is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Tendō is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Tendō. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at 五日町 via Sendai and 山交ビル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Tendō. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Tendo via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Akita and Tendō is 198 km. The road distance is 188.9 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Tendō without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Akita to Tendō, including transfers.
Akita to Tendō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Akita station.
Akita to Tendō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
The best way to get from Akita to Tendō is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5600 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Tendō, Japan?
You can take a train from Akita to Tendo via Shinjo in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to 五日町 via Sendai, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, and 山交ビル in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Tendo
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 新庄駅前 to 公立病院前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Akita to Tendō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Akita to Tendō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Tendō is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Akita to Tendō.
There are 130+ hotels available in Tendō.