How to travel from Asago to Akō, Japan

The distance between Asago and Akō is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out AkōAsago if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Akō

There are several options for getting from Asago to Akō by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).

The distance between Asago and Akō is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (47 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Asago and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Akō is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Akō. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Himeji and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Akō. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 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 Asago and Akō. We recommend that you drive to Akō. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Asago and Akō. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,185 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Akō

Transport options from Asago to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
¥12,185($89)
twice daily103km (64 miles)
Train via Himeji1h 40m
¥5,885($43)
twice daily103km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
¥1,645($12)
on demand103km (64 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