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How to get fromNikkō to Akitaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nikkō to Akita by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain train
    5h 40m
    ¥8,077–10,992

  2. Drive 426.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Akitacar car 426.2 km
    6h 6m
    ¥7,395–10,681

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus bus
    6h 48m
    ¥8,277–9,492

  4. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain train Tn / ...
    2. Take the night bus from Omiya to Akita Station Eastnightbus night bus Jx801
    12h 6m
    ¥9,158–20,428

  5. Train, fly to Akita Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane HND - AXT
    6h 7m

  6. Train, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain 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
    7h 36m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,541Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 554.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Nikko to Akita via Utsunomiya and Sendai in around 5h 40m.

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