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How to get fromUeno to Akitaby bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ueno to Akita by bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Akitatrain train
    8h 49m

  2. Bus, night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Niigata Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train
    14h 18m
    ¥10,900–17,500

  3. Drive 809.5 km

    1. Drive from Ueno to Akitacar car 809.5 km
    10h 13m
    ¥14,055–20,302

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Igakambe to Osaka-Uehommachitrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane ITM - AXT
    5h 49m
    ¥14,655–47,178

  5. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sendainightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus bus
    16h 32m
    ¥16,000–18,500

  6. Bus to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane NGO - AXT
    5h 57m
    ¥46,600–49,750

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,766Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,058.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Ueno, Japan and Akita, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Ueno to Akita. However, you can take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Center, walk to Nagoya, take the train to Tōkyō Station, then take the train to Akita. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuwamachi to Akita via Meitetsu Bus Center, Meitetsu Bus Center, Niigata Station, and Niigata in around 14h 18m.

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