The distance between Imabari-shi and Akō is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Imabari-shi 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).
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Take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).
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There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Akō by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,875 ($21).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Akō is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Imabari-shi and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Akō is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,875 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,750 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Akō. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi 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 2h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Imabari-shi and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Imabari-shi and Akō. We recommend that you drive to Akō. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Imabari-shi and Akō. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥15,470 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | ¥15,470($115) | hourly | 237km (147 miles) |
Train via Okayama | 3h 55m | ¥5,750($42) | once daily | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 45m | ¥17,935($130) | 4 times a week | 220km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
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The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.