There are 5 ways to get from Narita to Akita by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain Komachi
6h 15m¥9,453–13,241Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station Eastnightbus Jx801
12h 50m¥8,453–19,241Drive 544 km
- Drive from Narita to Akitacar 544 km
7h 33m¥9,439–13,634Train, fly to Akita Airport
- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
4h 48m¥14,517–36,822Fly 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
6h 17m¥75,367–256,772
Narita to Akita by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narita to Akita is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Narita to Akita is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥14000 - ¥37000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narita to Akita station. However, there are services departing from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and arriving at Akita Station East via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Narita to Akita. However, there are services departing from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita and arriving at Akita via 船橋 Funabashi and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Narita and Akita is 682 km. The road distance is 544 km.
The best way to get from Narita to Akita without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Narita to Akita, including transfers.
Narita to Akita bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.
Narita to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Narita to Akita bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Akita Station East.
What companies run services between Narita, Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–12,000 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station East once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–280,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–250,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–33,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–12,000
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-081-160
- Website
- keisei.co.jp
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanuma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Website
- https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Akita Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- 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
Narita to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narita to Akita is 544 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Narita to Akita.
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