Akita – Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Akita – Niigata
Ferry to Japan
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Akita and Niigata.Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Akita to Niigata. Akita Niigata ferries take around 6 hours 55 minutes. The ferry costs between $153.51 and $460.63, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Akita to Niigata.
Akita Niigata ferries depart at around 08:35.
Ferries from Akita to Niigata sail in around 6 hours 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Akita to Niigata provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Akita to Niigata typically range between $153.51* and $460.63*. On average the Akita Niigata ferry is $249.56*. The cheapest Akita Niigata ferry prices start from $153.51*. The average price for a foot passenger is $160.31*. The average price for a car is $332.17*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Akita to Niigata is approximately 118 miles (189km) or 102 nautical miles.
Yes, Akita Niigata ferries allow cars onboard with Shin Nihonkai Ferry between Akita and Niigata. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Akita and Niigata use our Deal Finder.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow foot passengers on Akita Niigata ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Akita to Niigata.
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| Akita - Niigata Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Japan | |
| Destination | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | |
| Average Price | $250 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:35 | |
| Distance | 102 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
