How to travel from Hakone to Akō, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Akō is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Hakone to Akō 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 Akō → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ) then take the train to Kamigori.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Himeji.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Nagoya then Himeji and then to Banshuako then take the bus to 真殿林.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Akō by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,825 ($270).
The distance between Hakone and Akō is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hakone and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Akō is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥36,825 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train 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 Hakone and Akō. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odawara Station, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakone and Akō. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Hakone and Akō. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo) then take a taxi to Akō. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Akō. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) 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 Hakone and Akō. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | ¥33,675($245) | 5 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥22,180($160) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 4h 25m | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 632km (393 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 786km (488 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 4h 55m | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 804km (500 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi | 3h 40m | ¥36,825($270) | every 2 hours | 734km (456 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | ¥18,480($135) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
| Bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi, Train | 7hrs | ¥21,080($155) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
| Bus to Ōsaka, Train | 10h 60m | ¥12,185($89) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | ¥7,805($57) | on demand | 519km (322 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Akō
Bus companies
Ako City
JR Bus Kanto
Nankai Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō