How to travel from Akō to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Akō and Hagi is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Akō to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Okayama then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Akō to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,030 ($140).

The distance between Akō and Hagi is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Akō and Hagi by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akō to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥19,030 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Hagi. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo), Okayama, Shin-Yamaguchi, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Akō and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,030 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Hagi

Transport options from Akō to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
¥22,590($165)
every 4 hours433km (269 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥32,580($240)
twice daily790km (491 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 55m
¥38,195($280)
twice daily732km (455 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥19,030($140)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Bus and Train5h 25m
¥11,225($82)
6 times a week413km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
¥5,615($41)
on demand370km (230 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi