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How to Travel from

Akita to Otaru

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Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Akita Airport to Okadama
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$279.48
Plane from Aomori to New
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$215.96
Plane from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Akita Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$419.22
Plane from Aomori to New
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$254.07

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Aomori to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Akita to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.76–$49.54
Train from Morioka to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Akita to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$57.17–$82.57

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68
Train from Izumi-Sotoasahikawa to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$26.68
Train from Akita to Hirosaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$22.87

Bus operators

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 時計台前
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$69.87

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 大通bc
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Website:
tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
Other from Oma to Hakodate
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$29.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Akita to Otaru?

The cheapest way to get from Akita to Otaru is to drive and car ferry which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Akita to Otaru?

The fastest way to get from Akita to Otaru is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 19m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Akita and Otaru?

No, there is no direct train from Akita to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Shin-Aomori, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Akita to Otaru?

The distance between Akita and Otaru is 471 km.

How do I travel from Akita to Otaru without a car?

The best way to get from Akita to Otaru without a car is to train via Aomori which takes 9h 51m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Akita to Otaru?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Akita to Otaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akita to Otaru train from?

Akita to Otaru train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Akita station.

Where does the Akita to Otaru train arrive?

Akita to Otaru train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Aomori station.

Where can I stay near Otaru?

There are 234+ hotels available in Otaru. Prices start at $36.96 per night.
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