There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Akita University by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain Komachi
4h 20m¥8,500–12,000Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Akita Universitynightbus Dream Akita Tokyo
8h 54m¥7,000–11,000Drive 562 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Akita Universitycar 562 km
6h 55m¥9,672–13,971Fly to Akita Airport
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
4h 9m¥14,500–34,814Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Akita Station Eastnightbus Jx801
9h 51m¥7,500–18,000Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain
5h 7m¥54,850–116,264
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akita University is to night bus which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akita University is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥14000 - ¥35000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Akita University. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Akita. Services depart every four hours, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Tokyo and Akita University is 624 km. The road distance is 562 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akita University without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
The train from Tōkyō Station to Akita takes 4h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tokyo to Akita University bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Akita University train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akita University is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥35000 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akita University, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Akita every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–12,000 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Akita University twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–120,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–110,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–12,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Akita University
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Akita Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 3 seats per row economy
- ¥7,500–16,000
- 3 seats per row
- ¥8,000–17,000
- 3 seats per row (window side)
- ¥8,500–18,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Akita University bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Akita University station.
Tokyo to Akita University train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Akita University is 562 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Tokyo to Akita University.
There are 41+ hotels available in Akita University.