How to travel from Akita to Akō, Japan
The distance between Akita and Akō is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Akita to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akō → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Ueno and then to Himeji.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai and then to Ōsaka then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).
The distance between Akita and Akō is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (464 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Akita and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Akō is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Akō. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ueno, Shinagawa, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Akō. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Akō. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Akō. The distance is around 937km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥35,320 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4hrs | ¥23,000($170) | hourly | 830km (516 miles) |
| Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train | 4h 5m | ¥36,965($270) | every 2 hours | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 4h 35m | ¥33,265($245) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥27,380($200) | every 2 hours | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train to Hirosaki, plane | 6h 50m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | ¥35,320($260) | every 3 hours | 1,256km (781 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 15m | ¥29,845($220) | once daily | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 16h 50m | ¥19,850($145) | once daily | 986km (613 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | ¥13,965($100) | on demand | 937km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Akō
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kintetsu Bus
Shonai Kotsu
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō