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

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

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  1. Train via Niigata

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    1. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train Inaho
    5h 51m
    ¥6,736–9,155

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to 仙台駅東口bus bus 高速バス 群馬～仙台線
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus bus
    12h 37m
    ¥10,200–11,900

  3. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ju
    2. Take the nightbus from Omiya to Akita Station Eastnightbus night bus Jx801
    11h 13m
    ¥8,665–19,516

  4. Drive  464.8 km

    1. Drive from Takasaki to Akitacar car 464.8 km
    6h 35m
    ¥7,972–11,515

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ju
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Akitatrain train Komachi
    5h 58m
    ¥9,665–12,516

  6. Train, fly to Akita Airport

    1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kita-Senjutrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    5h 23m
    ¥14,806–32,902

  7. Train, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport

    1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kita-Senjutrain 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
    6h 41m
    ¥56,156–102,352

Gunma to Akita by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Takasaki to Akita via Niigata in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高崎駅東口 to Akita via 仙台駅東口 and Sendai in around 12h 37m.

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