There are 4 ways to get from Fukushima to Akita by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fukushima to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain Komachi
3h 51m¥5,399–7,432Drive 278.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukushima to Akitacar 278.9 km
3h 52m¥4,849–7,004Bus
- Take the bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
5h 56m¥5,800Train, fly
- Take the train from Fukushima to Uenotrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
5h 30m¥17,264–40,553
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukushima to Akita is to bus which costs ¥5800 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Fukushima to Akita is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukushima to Akita. However, there are services departing from Fukushima Kencho-mae and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukushima to Akita. However, there are services departing from Fukushima and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Fukushima and Akita is 368 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Akita without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Fukushima to Akita, including transfers.
Fukushima to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Fukushima Kencho-mae station.
Fukushima to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukushima station.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Akita is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5800 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukushima to Akita via Sendai in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Akita via Sendai in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Fukushima to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Fukushima to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukushima to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Fukushima to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukushima to Akita is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Fukushima to Akita.
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