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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Omiya Stationtrain train Komachi
    6h 8m
    ¥9,899–12,947

  2. Drive 491.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Tsukubacar car 491.9 km
    6h 27m
    ¥8,545–12,343

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Akita Station East to Omiyanightbus night bus Jx802
    12h 20m
    ¥8,900–19,550

  4. Fly from Akita Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    2. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain train
    3. Take the bus from つくばセンター to 田中東bus bus
    5h 19m
    ¥14,910–34,460

  5. 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 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain train
    6h 32m
    ¥52,779–217,323

  6. Train to Aomori, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Hirosakitrain train
    2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AOJ - HND
    3. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain train
    8h 20m
    ¥17,350–27,538

  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 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain train
    7h 38m
    ¥48,750–205,520

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,555Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 680.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Omiya Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–11,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m. 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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