The distance between Hiroshima and Akune is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Akune by train, 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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Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Akune by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Akune is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hiroshima and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Akune is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Akune. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Akune. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Akune. We recommend that you take the train 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 3h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Akune. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | ¥11,635($85) | every 3 hours | 457km (284 miles) |
Train, Plane, Car and Ferry | 3h 25m | ¥27,515($200) | every 3 hours | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | ¥7,395($54) | on demand | 489km (304 miles) |
Amakusa Airlines
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.