There are 3 ways to get from Tsugaru to Akita by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kizukuri to Akitatrain Rizooto Shirakami
3h 44m¥2,600–3,400Drive 167.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsugaru to Akitacar 167.9 km
2h 29m¥2,591–3,742Train via Hirosaki
- Take the train from Kizukuri to Hirosakitrain Gonousen / ...
- Take the train from Hirosaki to Akitatrain Oouhonsen / ...
4h 19m¥2,684–3,673
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsugaru to Akita is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tsugaru to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kizukuri and arriving at Akita. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Tsugaru and Akita is 176 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Tsugaru to Akita without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3400.
The train from Kizukuri to Akita takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tsugaru to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kizukuri station.
Tsugaru to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsugaru to Akita is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Tsugaru to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.
What companies run services between Tsugaru, Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kizukuri to Akita 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kizukuri to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kizukuri to Hirosaki
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hirosaki to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
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