How to travel from Akune to Shikoku, Japan
The distance between Akune and Shikoku is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Akune to Shikoku by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shikoku → Akune if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane
Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Noichi.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥20,670($150)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kumamoto then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Harimaya Bridge BT.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Yanai then take a ferry to Mitsuhama then drive to Kōchi.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥12,185($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Shikoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akune to Shikoku by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).
The distance between Akune and Shikoku is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Akune and Shikoku by train.
The quickest way to get from Akune to Shikoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Shikoku is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,185 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Shikoku. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima), Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akune and Shikoku. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Noichi. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akune to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Shikoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | ¥24,915($180) | hourly | 545km (339 miles) |
| Train to Izumi(Kagoshima), plane | 3h 60m | ¥33,815($245) | hourly | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | ¥27,380($200) | hourly | 521km (324 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥16,975($125) | every 3 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | ¥20,670($150) | every 3 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥20,810($150) | 5 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, bus | 13h 55m | ¥17,935($130) | 3 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 40m | ¥12,185($89) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akune and Shikoku
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Iyotetsu
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Ferry operators
Boyo Ferry
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
Airports near Shikoku
The following major airports near Shikoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Shikoku