Rome2Rio

How to get fromShanghai to Akitaby plane, car ferry, train, car, night bus, or bus

Find Transport to Akita

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Akita by plane, car ferry, train, car, night bus, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Akita Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane SHA - AXT
    9h 1m
    ¥25,049–76,049

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shonai Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane PVG - SYO
    2. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain train
    12h 10m
    ¥21,668–59,269

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain train
    2d 8h

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Akita Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane PVG - AXT
    8h 58m
    ¥24,228–67,229

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane plane PVG - ONJ
    2. Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain train
    10h 22m
    ¥24,078–61,179

  6. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shonai Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane SHA - SYO
    2. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain train
    12h 53m
    ¥23,489–73,089

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Akitacar car
    2d 10h
    ¥34,112–46,162

  8. Car ferry, train via Kobe

    1. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Kobe Port Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain train
    2d 10h

  9. Car ferry, night bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the night bus from Liber Hotel to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train
    2d 16h
    ¥31,590–49,730

  10. Car ferry, night bus, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Kobe Port Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Yodobashi Sendai 1st Building Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus bus
    2d 18h
    ¥31,710–42,750

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥24,784Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shanghai to Akita.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,974.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Akita, Japan?

China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Akita Airport (AXT) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides