How to travel from Akō to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Akō and Tanegashima is around 791km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Akō to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanegashima → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,440 ($310).
The distance between Akō and Tanegashima is around 791km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (350 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Akō and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥42,440 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Tanegashima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Akō and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥36,005 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | ¥42,440($310) | hourly | 842km (523 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 35m | ¥57,360($420) | 4 times a day | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane and ferry | 5h 40m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 791km (491 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6hrs | ¥36,005($265) | 5 times a day | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9hrs | ¥36,005($265) | 5 times a day | 910km (566 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | ¥20,125($145) | 5 times a day | 872km (542 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Tanegashima
Airlines
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Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima