How to travel from Akō to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Akō and Fukui is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Akō to Fukui by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Kyoto and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Fukui

There are several options for getting from Akō to Fukui by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,110 ($125).

The distance between Akō and Fukui is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Akō and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akō to Fukui is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥17,110 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Fukui. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Fukui. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Akō and Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Fukui(Fukui). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Fukui(Fukui). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Akō and Fukui. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).

How do I get from Akō to Fukui

Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Fukui

Transport options from Akō to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥17,110($125)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
¥9,445($69)
6 times a week336km (208 miles)
Train and Bus4h 30m
¥16,430($120)
twice daily349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥4,655($34)
on demand305km (189 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

The following major airports near Fukui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui