How to travel from Kurashiki to Akune, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Akune is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akune → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥16,015($115)
Train and Plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Akune.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥28,750($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Kumamoto then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration5h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥17,385($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥16,015 ($115) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Akune is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (272 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kurashiki and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Akune is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥16,015 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,015 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Akune. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Akune. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Kurashiki and Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki 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 4h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Kurashiki and Akune. The distance is around 627km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥16,015 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 40m | ¥16,015($115) | every 3 hours | 616km (383 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥28,750($210) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4h 20m | ¥23,410($170) | hourly | 870km (540 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4h 55m | ¥28,340($205) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane | 5h 55m | ¥27,655($200) | hourly | 656km (407 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Car and Ferry | 4h 25m | ¥31,215($230) | every 3 hours | 623km (387 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | ¥9,445($69) | on demand | 627km (390 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Akune
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune