How to travel from Akō to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Akō and Hamada is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Akō to Hamada by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamada → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥19,165($140)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Hamada 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 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,245 ($31).
The distance between Akō and Hamada is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Akō and Hamada by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Hamada is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥4,245 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Hamada, 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
There is no train service that runs between Akō and Hamada. We recommend that you drive to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Hamada. We recommend that you drive to Hamada. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Hamada. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Akō and Hamada. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Hamada is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥19,165 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥19,165($140) | hourly | 330km (205 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5h 45m | ¥9,445($69) | 6 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ¥4,245($31) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Hamada
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ako City
Train operators
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada