The distance between Akō and Nagoya is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Akō to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Nagoya.
Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Nagoya.
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There are several options for getting from Akō to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).
The distance between Akō and Nagoya is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Akō and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Nagoya. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Himeji. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 15m | ¥8,075($59) | 6 times a week | 321km (200 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ¥4,245($31) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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