How to travel from Akune to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Akune and Kudamatsu is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Akune to Kudamatsu by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,540($77)
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Ferry, Car, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Akune to Kudamatsu by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Akune and Kudamatsu is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Akune and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akune to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥10,540 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima) and Tokuyama. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akune and Kudamatsu. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥10,540 ($77).

How do I get from Akune to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Akune to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥10,540($77)
5 times a day382km (237 miles)
Ferry, Car, Plane and Train
4hrs
¥23,000($170)
every 3 hours389km (242 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
¥6,295($46)
on demand416km (259 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu