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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karuizawa to Akita

Composite routes from Karuizawa to Akita

Cheapest
7 h 1 min
Car
510 km.
from $28
Other
5 h 38 min
396 km.
from $199.37
7 h 11 min
Train, Bus
396 km.
from $179.80
5 h 23 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $172.39
7 h 18 min
396 km.
from $125.67
11 h 37 min
Train, bus via Niigata, Train, bus via Niigata
396 km.
from $82.76
6 h 47 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $265.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$165.15

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$292.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Odate–Noshiro
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Karuizawa to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00
Train from Ōmiya to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Ōmiya to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$58.44–$88.93
Train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Karuizawa to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22
Train from Niigata to Sakata(Yamagata)
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Ugoushijima
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$13.97

Shinano Railway

Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$13.97

Bus operators

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Akita is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Akita is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Akita. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Akita via Karuizawa and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Akita?

The distance between Karuizawa and Akita is 713 km. The road distance is 510.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Akita without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Karuizawa to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Akita train from?

Karuizawa to Akita train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Karuizawa station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Akita train arrive?

Karuizawa to Akita train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Akita?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Akita is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Karuizawa to Akita.

Where can I stay near Akita?

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