How to travel from Hamada to Akune, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Akune is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamada to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Sendai(Kagoshima).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
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Drive

Drive to Akune.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance477km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Akune

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,695 ($195).

The distance between Hamada and Akune is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hamada and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Akune is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥26,695 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Akune. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Sendai(Kagoshima). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Akune. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Hamada and Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) 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 Hamada and Akune. The distance is around 477km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Akune

Transport options from Hamada to Akune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
¥26,695($195)
every 20 mins624km (388 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane5h 5m
¥28,065($205)
every 20 mins590km (367 miles)
Train, Plane, Car and Ferry5h 10m
¥28,750($210)
every 20 mins475km (295 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥14,375($105)
every 20 mins511km (317 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 10m
¥14,650($105)
every 3 hours650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
¥7,120($52)
on demand477km (297 miles)

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Airports near Akune

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

AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Akune
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Akune
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Akune