The distance between Akō and Hiroshima is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Akō to Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima.
Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Akō to Hiroshima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥6,435 ($47) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,155 ($120).
The distance between Akō and Hiroshima is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Akō and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ¥16,155 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,435 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Hiroshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Hiroshima. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 15m | ¥16,155($120) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 25m | ¥6,435($47) | 6 times a week | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥3,150($23) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
Ako City
The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.