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How to get fromChiba to Akitaby train, night bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain train Komachi
    5h 40m
    ¥9,156–12,865

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Je
    2. Take the night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station Eastnightbus night bus Jx801
    12h 22m
    ¥8,209–18,934

  3. Drive 563.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiba to Akitacar car 563.5 km
    7h 42m
    ¥9,776–14,120

  4. Train, fly to Akita Airport

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    4h 15m
    ¥14,021–33,327

  5. Train, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane plane HND - ONJ
    3. Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain train
    5h 45m
    ¥47,871–196,277

Chiba to Akita by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–12,000 and the journey takes 4h.

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