How to travel from Akō to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Akō and Himeji is around 40km (25 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 36min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Akō to Himeji by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Himeji → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration1h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥550($4)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Himeji.
- Duration36min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Takaoka Taxi
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Himeji by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥550 ($4) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,430 ($120).
The distance between Akō and Himeji is around 40km (25 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (18 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Akō and Himeji by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Himeji is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx ¥16,430 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥550 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akō and Himeji. We recommend that you take a taxi to Himeji. instead which will take 36min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Himeji. We recommend that you take a taxi to Himeji. instead which will take 36min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Himeji. We recommend that you take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Himeji. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Himeji is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥550 ($4).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train | 1h 55m | ¥550($4) | 6 times a week | 66km (41 miles) |
Taxi | 36min | ¥16,430($120) | on demand | 40km (25 miles) |
Drive | 36min | ¥685($5) | on demand | 40km (25 miles) |
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Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji