How to travel from Akō to Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Akō and Tokyo is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akō to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tokyo → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Himeji and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥17,795($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Tokyo.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥24,780($180)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥19,305($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Tokyo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Akō and Tokyo is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Akō and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Tokyo is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Tokyo. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Shin-Kobe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Tokyo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Tokyo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Aioi(Hyogo) then take the train to Okayama and then to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥24,780 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Tokyo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 25m | ¥17,795($130) | hourly | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train to Tottori, Fly | 3h 35m | ¥29,295($215) | 5 times a day | 643km (400 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 3h 55m | ¥29,570($215) | hourly | 725km (450 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 3h 60m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
| Taxi to Aioi(Hyogo), train and plane | 3hrs | ¥29,025($210) | 5 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 3h 25m | ¥23,820($175) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥32,170($235) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | ¥24,780($180) | hourly | 635km (394 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 40m | ¥19,305($140) | 4 times a day | 668km (415 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | ¥9,170($67) | on demand | 607km (377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Tokyo
Bus companies
Ako City
JR Bus Kanto
Jam Jam Liner
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Tokyo
The following major airports near Tokyo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Tokyo