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How to get fromJōetsu to Akitaby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jōetsu to Akita by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train Inaho / ...
    6h 19m
    ¥5,936–8,130

  2. Drive  380.2 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Akitacar car 380.2 km
    5h 9m
    ¥6,564–9,481

  3. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    7h 3m
    ¥18,772–40,616

  4. Train via Kasugayama

    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Niigatatrain train [187271] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 1
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train Inaho / ...
    6h 28m
    ¥5,978–8,185

  5. Train to Toyama Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    2. Fly from Toyama Airport (TOY) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane TOY - AXT
    8h 52m
    ¥153,162–353,946

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,057Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Naoetsu to Akita via Niigata in around 6h 19m.

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