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There are 8 ways to get from Nagano to Akita by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train Kagayaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Akitatrain train Komachi
    5h 33m
    ¥11,295–14,602

  2. Train via Niigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train
    8h 4m
    ¥6,943–9,632

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus bus
    13h 9m
    ¥11,900–13,500

  4. Drive 442.6 km

    1. Drive from Nagano to Akitacar car 442.6 km
    6h
    ¥7,685–11,100

  5. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Akita Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    5h 7m
    ¥16,768–36,925

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train
    10h 2m
    ¥7,259–11,208

  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain 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 37m
    ¥50,618–199,875

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Akita Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane NGO - AXT
    7h 30m

Nagano to Akita by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Nagano to Akita via Omiya Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Akita via Niigata-eki, Niigata, and Sendai in around 13h 9m.

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