| Cheapest Transport | $68 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 36m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:56 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 18 |
| Distance | 568 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Odakyu City Bus ZOD1, Shinkansen JR East |
Travelling between Saitama and Akita is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 139.10 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 116.99.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 8 hours to travel between Saitama and Akita depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Saitama and Akita. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 36m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Akita.
Travelling between Saitama and Akita can be as cheap as USD 116.99 if you opt for a Shinkansen JR East train and as expensive as USD 139.10 if you buy a Shinkansen JR East Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saitama to Akita.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Odakyu City Bus ZOD1
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route