How to travel from Akō to Yokohama, Japan
The distance between Akō and Yokohama is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Akō to Yokohama 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 Yokohama → 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 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥17,935($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Yokohama.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 播州赤穂駅 then take the train to Shin-Yokohama.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥15,880($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Yokohama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Yokohama by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥1,780 ($13) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).
The distance between Akō and Yokohama is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Akō and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Yokohama is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥1,780 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Yokohama. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo) and Shin-Yokohama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Yokohama. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Yokohama. 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 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Yokohama. 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 40m.
The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥22,860 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Yokohama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 40m | ¥17,935($130) | hourly | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train to Tottori, Fly | 3h 50m | ¥29,435($215) | 5 times a day | 644km (400 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4h 10m | ¥29,705($215) | hourly | 726km (451 miles) |
| Train to Himeji, plane | 4h 45m | ¥33,675($245) | hourly | 734km (456 miles) |
| Taxi to Aioi(Hyogo), train and plane | 3h 20m | ¥29,160($215) | 5 times a day | 680km (423 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | ¥23,955($175) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 60m | ¥32,310($235) | hourly | 687km (427 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | ¥22,860($165) | every 2 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | ¥15,880($115) | 6 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9hrs | ¥25,735($190) | once daily | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Bus | 11h 40m | ¥1,780($13) | 6 times a week | 651km (404 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | ¥8,900($65) | on demand | 594km (369 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Yokohama
Bus companies
Ako City
Jam Jam Liner
Keisei bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Yokohama
The following major airports near Yokohama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Yokohama