What is the cheapest way to get from Niseko to Akita?

The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Akita is to train which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niseko to Akita?

The fastest way to get from Niseko to Akita is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ¥39000 - ¥110000.

Is there a direct train between Niseko and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Niseko to Akita. However, there are services departing from Niseko and arriving at Akita via Oshamambe, Shin Hakodate Hokuto and Shin-Aomori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Niseko to Akita?

The distance between Niseko and Akita is 490 km.

How do I travel from Niseko to Akita without a car?

The best way to get from Niseko to Akita without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Niseko to Akita?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Niseko to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niseko to Akita train from?

Niseko to Akita train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.

Where does the Niseko to Akita train arrive?

Niseko to Akita train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.

Where can I stay near Akita?

There are 41+ hotels available in Akita.

Niseko to Akita - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Niseko to Akita by train, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain
2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
3. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Shin Aomoritrain
4. Take the train from Shin-Aomori to Akitatrain
8h 46m
¥8,144–10,887
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Niseko to Hakodatecar
2. Take the carferry from Hakodate to Omacarferry
3. Drive from Oma to Akitacar
8h 29m
¥9,538–15,755
Train, train to New Chitose Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Niseko to Minami-Otarutrain
2. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
3. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane CTS - AXT
6h 29m
¥39,141–105,228
Train to Okadama Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain
2. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane OKD - AXT
6h 51m
¥25,449–89,166

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥63,382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Niseko to Akita via Oshamambe, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Shin Aomori, and Shin-Aomori in around 8h 46m.

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