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Kumamoto to Akita

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Seven ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Akita

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Cheapest
By car (1 505 km)
17 h 27 min
1505 km.
from $82
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Plane to Akita (Hanamaki Airport)
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Rideshare
17 h 27 min
1505 km.
from $19.63
Train
10 h 56 min
1140 km.
from $453.46
Train, Plane (Train to Fukuoka Airport)
6 h 38 min
1140 km.
from $311.71
Bus, Plane
7 h 54 min
1140 km.
from $331.96
Train, Plane (Train to Saga Airport)
9 h 19 min
1140 km.
from $376.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$533.55
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$698.70

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$698.70
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$698.70
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Odate–Noshiro
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$762.22
Plane from Saga Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$698.70

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63
Train from Kokura to Shinagawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$165.15–$228.67
Train from Ōmiya to Akita
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
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 Takanosu(Jr) to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$13.97

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$127.04

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Phone:
042-352-3713
Website:
keio-bus.com/index.html
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$35.57

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 Kumamoto to Akita?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Akita is to night bus and bus which costs $97.83 - $217.39 and takes 29h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Akita is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $108.70 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Akita?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Akita. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Akita via Hakata Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Akita. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Akita via Kokura, Shinagawa and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Akita?

The distance between Kumamoto and Akita is 1785 km. The road distance is 1506.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Akita without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $260.87 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Kumamoto to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Akita bus from?

Kumamoto to Akita bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Akita train from?

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

Train or fly from Kumamoto to Akita?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Akita is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $260.87 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $315.22 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Kumamoto to Akita bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Akita bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Akita train arrive?

Kumamoto to Akita train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Akita?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Akita is 1506 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Kumamoto 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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