How to travel from Akune to Akō, Japan

The distance between Akune and Akō is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Akune to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kumamoto then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Akō

There are several options for getting from Akune to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).

The distance between Akune and Akō is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Akune and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akune to Akō is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Akō. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima), Okayama and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akune and Akō. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Akune and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Akune and Akō. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Akō

Transport options from Akune to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
¥26,420($195)
every 3 hours672km (418 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
¥30,800($225)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane4h 35m
¥22,590($165)
hourly807km (502 miles)
Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane4h 40m
¥28,065($205)
every 2 hours735km (457 miles)
Train to Kagoshima-Chuo, plane6hrs
¥32,720($240)
every 3 hours834km (518 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
¥27,925($205)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
¥10,405($76)
on demand694km (431 miles)

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Airports near Akō

The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Akō
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Akō
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Akō