There are 3 ways to get from Shizukuishi to Akita by train or car
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Train via Daisen
best- Take the train from Shizukuishi to Omagaritrain [16606] JR Tazawako
- Take the train from Omagari to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou / ...
2h 53m¥1,746–2,336Drive 99.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shizukuishi to Akitacar 99.3 km
1h 25m¥1,721–2,485Train
- Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain Komachi
3h 4m¥2,122–2,947
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shizukuishi to Akita is to train via Daisen which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shizukuishi to Akita is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Shizukuishi to Akita. However, there are services departing from Shizukuishi and arriving at Akita via Omagari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Shizukuishi and Akita is 111 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Shizukuishi to Akita without a car is to train via Daisen which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Shizukuishi to Akita, including transfers.
Shizukuishi to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shizukuishi station.
Shizukuishi to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omagari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shizukuishi to Akita is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Shizukuishi to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.
What companies run services between Shizukuishi, Japan and Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Shizukuishi to Akita via Omagari in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shizukuishi to Omagari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omagari to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
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