How to travel from Hiroshima to Akō, Japan

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Okayama and then to Banshuako then take the bus to 真殿林.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,435($47)
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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Akō

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Hiroshima to Akō

Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Akō

Transport options from Hiroshima to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
¥16,155($120)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 25m
¥6,435($47)
once daily213km (132 miles)
Bus and Train3h 10m
¥13,555($100)
hourly239km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
¥3,150($23)
on demand209km (130 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