How to travel from Akō to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Akō and Motobu is around 1,328km (825 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Akō to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Okayama, plane and bus
Take the train to Okayama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥42,715($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,545 ($170) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Akō and Motobu is around 1,328km (825 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,094km (680 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Akō and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,545 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akō and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akō to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥23,545 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Okayama, plane and bus + 5 similar | 5h 40m | ¥32,170($235) | 5 times a day | 1,328km (825 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | ¥23,545($170) | every 2 hours | 1,382km (859 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 6hrs | ¥36,690($270) | every 2 hours | 1,444km (897 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 10m | ¥46,545($340) | every 2 hours | 1,405km (873 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 25m | ¥38,195($280) | every 2 hours | 1,333km (828 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 7h 50m | ¥43,260($315) | every 2 hours | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥42,715($310) | 4 times a week | 1,392km (865 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥39,425($290) | 4 times a week | 1,458km (906 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu