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How to Travel from

Otaru to Akita

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Okadama Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$228.67
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Aomori
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$215.96
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$419.22
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Aomori
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-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Morioka to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.76–$49.54
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Hirosaki to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
Train from Shin-Aomori to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Minami-Otaru to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hirosaki to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$22.87
Train from Hirosaki to Izumi-Sotoasahikawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$21.60

Bus operators

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$39.38

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

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

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Akita. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Akita via Sapporo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Otaru to Akita?

The distance between Otaru and Akita is 470 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Akita without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Otaru to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Akita train from?

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

Where does the Otaru to Akita train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Akita?

There are 33+ hotels available in Akita. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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