There are 5 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain Komachi
3h 51m¥4,844–6,676Drive 237.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akitacar 237.1 km
3h 27m¥4,109–5,935Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
5h 20m¥5,160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Akita237.1 km
3h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from Sendai to Shinjobus Shinjo / ...
- Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou
7h 28m¥4,144–5,776
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Akita is 314 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita, including transfers.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5160 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sendai to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Akita station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Akita. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.