There are 6 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Akita by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Akitatrain Komachi
5h¥8,926–11,572Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Sunshine to Sendai Station West exitbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
10h 10m¥7,500–15,499Night bus
- Take the night bus from Omiya to Akita Station Eastnightbus Jx801
10h 27m¥7,940–18,589Drive 555.2 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro to Akitacar 555.2 km
6h 46m¥9,632–13,913Train, fly to Akita Airport
- Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
4h 9m¥13,765–32,991Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain
5h 39m¥47,615–195,941
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Akita is to train which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Akita is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥13000 - ¥33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro to Akita. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro Sunshine and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Akita. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Akita via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Ikebukuro and Akita is 614 km. The road distance is 555.2 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Akita without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Ikebukuro to Akita, including transfers.
Ikebukuro to Akita bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Ikebukuro Sunshine station.
Ikebukuro to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Akita is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya Station to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–11,000 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ikebukuro Sunshine to Akita via Sendai in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥47,000–210,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–190,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–450
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Sunshine to Sendai Station West exit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–11,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Omiya to Akita Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row economy
- ¥7,500–16,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥8,000–17,000
- 3 seats per row (window side)
- ¥8,500–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ikebukuro to Akita bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Sendai Station West exit.
Ikebukuro to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Akita is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Ikebukuro to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.