There are 3 ways to get from Lake Towada to Akita by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Lake Towada to Ikarigasekitaxi
- Take the train from Ikarigaseki to Akitatrain [187509] Ltd. Exp Tsugaru 2 / ...
2h 36m¥18,742–22,405Drive 142.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Yasumiya to Akitacar 142.6 km
2h 12m¥2,475–3,575Taxi, train via Ōdate
- Take the taxi from Lake Towada to Odatetaxi
- Take the train from Odate to Akitatrain [17191] Jr Ou / ...
2h 36m¥18,880–22,640
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Towada to Akita is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Towada to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
The distance between Lake Towada and Akita is 175 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Towada to Akita without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥18000 - ¥23000.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Lake Towada to Akita, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Towada to Akita is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lake Towada to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.
What companies run services between Lake Towada, Japan and Akita, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Lake Towada to Akita. However, you can take the taxi to Ikarigaseki then take the train to Akita. Alternatively, you can drive from Yasumiya to Akita in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ikarigaseki to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Odate to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–21,000
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