Akita – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Akita – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Akita to Niigata. Akita Niigata ferries cost between 41€ and 280€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Akita Niigata ferries.
Akita Niigata ferries typically depart at 08:35.
The Akita Niigata ferry trip can take around 6 hours 55 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators 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.
Akita Niigata ferry prices typically range between 41€* and 280€*. The average price is typically 124€*. The cheapest Akita Niigata ferry prices start from 41€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 86€*. The average price for a car is 164€*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between Akita to Niigata is approximately 117.5 miles (189.1km) or 102.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Shin Nihonkai Ferry ferries allow cars on board ferries between Akita and Niigata. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Akita and Niigata.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Shin Nihonkai Ferry ferries between Akita and Niigata.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 | €124 | |
| 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 July 2025.
