Niigata – Akita
Ferry to Japan
Niigata – Akita
Ferry to Japan
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Niigata and Akita.Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Niigata to Akita. Niigata Akita ferries take around 6 hours 35 minutes. The ferry costs between $80.91 and $491.14, 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 Niigata to Akita.
Niigata Akita ferries depart at around 22:30.
Ferries from Niigata to Akita sail in around 6 hours 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Niigata to Akita provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Niigata to Akita typically range between $80.91* and $491.14*. On average the Niigata Akita ferry is $258.46*. The cheapest Niigata Akita ferry prices start from $80.91*. The average price for a foot passenger is $154.76*. The average price for a car is $457.40*.
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 Niigata to Akita is approximately 118 miles (189km) or 102 nautical miles.
Yes, Niigata Akita ferries allow cars onboard with Shin Nihonkai Ferry between Niigata and Akita. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Niigata and Akita use our Deal Finder.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow foot passengers on Niigata Akita ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Niigata to Akita.
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| Niigata - Akita Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Japan | |
| Destination | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | |
| Average Price | $258 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6 h 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 102 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
