There are 4 ways to get from Akita to Matsushima by train, bus, or car
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Train via Sendai
best- Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain Komachi
2h 47m¥4,753–6,156Drive 211 km
cheapest- Drive from Akita to Matsushimacar 211 km
3h 10m¥3,631–5,244Bus
- Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus
4h 9m¥4,930–5,100Train
- Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train Komachi
2h 52m¥4,765–6,171
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Matsushima is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Matsushima is to train via Sendai which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Sendai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Matsushima via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Akita and Matsushima is 321 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Matsushima without a car is to train via Sendai which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Akita to Matsushima, including transfers.
Akita to Matsushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Akita station.
Akita to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
The best way to get from Akita to Matsushima is to train via Sendai which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥5100 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Sendai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Akita to Sendai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Akita to Matsushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Akita to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Matsushima is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Akita to Matsushima.
There are 260+ hotels available in Matsushima.