There are 3 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Akita by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1
1h 47m¥1,900–2,600Drive 125.8 km
- Drive from Tsuruoka to Akitacar 125.8 km
1h 54m¥2,184–3,154Train via Sakata(Yamagata)
- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Sakata(Yamagata)train [17532] Jr Uetsu / ...
- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1 / ...
3h¥1,993–2,757
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Akita is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Akita is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tsuruoka and arriving at Akita. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Tsuruoka and Akita is 132 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Akita without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.
The train from Tsuruoka to Akita takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tsuruoka to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruoka station.
Tsuruoka to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Akita is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Tsuruoka to Akita.
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.
What companies run services between Tsuruoka, Japan and Akita, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tsuruoka to Akita 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruoka to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tsuruoka to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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