The distance between Hiroshima and Akō is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Akō by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).
Take the train to Okayama and then to Banshuako then take the bus to 真殿林.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Akō by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,435 ($47) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,155 ($120).
The distance between Hiroshima and Akō is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Hiroshima and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Akō is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ¥16,155 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,435 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Akō. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hiroshima and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Akō. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | ¥16,155($120) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ¥6,435($47) | once daily | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 10m | ¥13,555($100) | hourly | 239km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥3,150($23) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
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The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.