How to travel from Kanazawa to Akō, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Akō is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Akō

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,480 ($135).

The distance between Kanazawa and Akō is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Kanazawa and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Akō is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥18,480 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Akō. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Kanazawa and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Kanazawa and Akō. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Akō

Transport options from Kanazawa to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
¥18,480($135)
hourly384km (238 miles)
Train via Kyoto4h 5m
¥11,500($84)
once daily392km (244 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 50m
¥33,675($245)
every 2 hours985km (612 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 45m
¥21,765($160)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,750($42)
on demand380km (236 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