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Results from Akita to Niigata on Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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INAHO 14
3h 34m
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16:48
We, 23/09
AKITA Akita |
20:22
We, 23/09
NIIGATA Niigata |
¥ 7,040
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INAHO 8
3h 35m
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10:44
We, 23/09
AKITA Akita |
14:19
We, 23/09
NIIGATA Niigata |
¥ 7,040
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How to get from Akita to Niigata
The easiest way to travel from Akita to Niigata is by train.
How far is Akita from Niigata?
The travel distance between Akita and Niigata is 270 km. The best option to travel from Akita to Niigata is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Akita to Niigata?
It takes about 3 hours 35 minutes to get from Akita to Niigata by train.
How to get from Akita to Niigata by train
What types of trains operate the route Akita to Niigata?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Akita to Niigata.
JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Akita and Niigata.
- - The Limited Express Inaho runs between Akita and Niigata.
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 Akita to Niigata depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Akita Station located in Akita.
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 Akita to Niigata arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Niigata Station located in Chuo-ku, Niigata.
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Where to travel next from Niigata
From Niigata, you can return by train to Akita, or go to Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen and Joetsu on Limited Express.