Niigata – Akita
Ferry to Japan
Niigata – Akita
Ferry to Japan
Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Niigata to Akita. Niigata Akita ferries cost between £36 and £216, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Niigata Akita ferries.
Niigata Akita ferries typically depart at 22:30.
The Niigata Akita ferry trip can take around 6 hours 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 5 weekly sailings from Niigata to Akita provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
Niigata Akita ferry prices typically range between £36* and £216*. The average price is typically £114*. The cheapest Niigata Akita ferry prices start from £36*. The average price for a foot passenger is £68*. The average price for a car is £201*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Niigata to Akita is approximately 117.5 miles (189.1km) or 102 nautical miles.
Yes, Shin Nihonkai Ferry ferries allow cars on board ferries between Niigata and Akita. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Niigata and Akita.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Shin Nihonkai Ferry ferries between Niigata and Akita.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 | £114 | |
| 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.
