The distance between Akō and Toyooka is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Akō to Toyooka 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 Himeji and then to Toyooka(Hyogo).
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Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo).
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There are several options for getting from Akō to Toyooka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥3,560 ($26) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,055 ($15).
The distance between Akō and Toyooka is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Akō and Toyooka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Toyooka is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥2,055 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Toyooka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,560 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Toyooka. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Toyooka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako and Himeji. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Toyooka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Toyooka. We recommend that you drive to Toyooka. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Toyooka. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji and then to Toyooka(Hyogo). instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Toyooka is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Toyooka. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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 Toyooka. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Toyooka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥6,570 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | ¥6,570($48) | twice daily | 132km (82 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥3,560($26) | 6 times a week | 161km (100 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 55m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 244km (151 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | ¥2,055($15) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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The following major airports near Toyooka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.