How to travel from Miyazaki to Akō, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Akō is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Akō by train, bus, ferry, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,915($180)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance722km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Akō

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Akō by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥15,470 ($115) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).

The distance between Miyazaki and Akō is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Miyazaki and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Akō is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,470 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Akō. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo, Okayama and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Akō. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Miyazaki and Akō. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Miyazaki and Akō. The distance is around 722km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Akō

Transport options from Miyazaki to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 15m
¥24,915($180)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4hrs
¥36,550($265)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥28,885($210)
every 3 hours728km (453 miles)
Train to Kokubu(Kagoshima), plane5hrs
¥20,670($150)
every 3 hours781km (485 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥30,800($225)
every 3 hours843km (524 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
6h 25m
¥26,420($195)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Bus to Shin-Yatsushiro, train6h 45m
¥18,755($135)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Ferry and Train15h 30m
¥15,470($115)
once daily606km (377 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
¥10,815($79)
on demand722km (449 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