How to travel from Masuda to Akō, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Akō is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Masuda 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-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Hamada, bus

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Okayama and then to Banshuako.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,265($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Akō

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).

The distance between Masuda and Akō is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Masuda and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Akō is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Akō. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Okayama and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Akō. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 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 Masuda and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Masuda and Akō. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Akō

Transport options from Masuda to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
¥21,905($160)
every 20 mins433km (269 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
¥22,590($165)
every 20 mins522km (324 miles)
Train to Hamada, bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
¥10,265($75)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Train and Bus6h 15m
¥17,385($125)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
¥4,930($36)
on demand322km (200 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