There are 3 ways to get from Tendō to Akita by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tendo to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou
4h 28m¥2,986–3,932Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
6h 42m¥5,619–5,975Drive 188.4 km
- Drive from Tendō to Akitacar 188.4 km
2h 34m¥3,269–4,722
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tendō to Akita is to train which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tendō to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tendō to Akita. However, there are services departing from 五日町 and arriving at Akita via Yamagata Yamako Bldg and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Tendō to Akita. However, there are services departing from Tendo and arriving at Akita via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Tendō and Akita is 198 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.
The best way to get from Tendō to Akita without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Tendō to Akita, including transfers.
Tendō to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Yamako Bldg station.
Tendō to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tendo station.
The best way to get from Tendō to Akita is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5600 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Tendō, Japan and Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Tendo to Akita via Shinjo in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 五日町 to Akita via 山交ビル, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, and Sendai in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tendo to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tendō to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.
Tendō to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tendō to Akita is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Tendō to Akita.
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