5h 25mTotal estimate
~€100–380Rough fare per person
Flight to Tokyo
Seoul → Tokyo · about 1h 45m in the air · ~€60–250
Flight to Akita
Tokyo → Akita · about 40m in the air · ~€40–130
Seoul → Akita
South Korea to Japan · 1 border · Where else can you go from Seoul?
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About the trip from Seoul to Akita
Seoul (South Korea) and Akita (Japan) are 1,165 km (724 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Tokyo: about 5h 25m door to door with 1 change, for ~€100–380 per person. Without flying, it takes about 18h by train and ferry, via Busan, Fukuoka and Tokyo. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Seoul to Tokyo: about 1h 45m in the air, 1,153 km, ~€60–250
- Flight from Tokyo to Akita: about 40m in the air, 449 km, ~€40–130
Every route we know
- Flight, via Tokyo: about 5h 25m, 1 change, ~€100–380
- Train + Ferry + Train, via Busan, Fukuoka and Tokyo: about 18h, 3 changes, ~€200–590
Questions
How long does it take to get from Seoul to Akita?
About 5h 25m door to door by flight, via Tokyo, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Seoul to Akita?
~€100–380 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Seoul to Akita without flying?
Yes: by train and ferry, via Busan, Fukuoka and Tokyo, in about 18h, for ~€200–590.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.