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Results from Niigata to Akita on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Niigata to Akita
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PASS
7 days
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Tu, 10/02
NIIGATA All Stations |
Mo, 16/02
AKITA All Stations |
¥ 50,000
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Train routes from Niigata (Niigata) to Akita (Akita Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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INAHO 1
3h 34m
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08:23
Tu, 10/02
NIIGATA Niigata |
11:57
Tu, 10/02
AKITA Akita |
¥ 6,820
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How to get from Niigata to Akita
The easiest way to travel from Niigata to Akita is by train.
How far is Niigata from Akita?
The travel distance between Niigata and Akita is 270 km. The best option to travel from Niigata to Akita is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Niigata to Akita?
It takes about 3 hours 40 minutes to get from Niigata to Akita by train.
What types of trains operate the route Niigata to Akita?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Niigata to Akita.
JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Niigata and Akita.
- - The Limited Express Inaho runs between Niigata and Akita.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Niigata to Akita depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Niigata Station located in Chuo-ku, Niigata.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Niigata to Akita arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Akita Station located in Akita.
Where to travel next from Akita?
From Akita, you can return by train to Niigata on Limited Express, or go to Hirosaki and Aomori on Limited Express.