How to travel from Nagano to Akō, Japan
The distance between Nagano and Akō is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagano 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.
👋 Also check out Akō → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥39,700($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Himeji.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥17,935($130)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shin Osaka then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagano to Akō by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,700 ($290).
The distance between Nagano and Akō is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Nagano and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Akō is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥39,700 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Akō. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagano and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Nagano and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. 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 Nagano and Akō. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥17,935 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥39,700($290) | hourly | 485km (301 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 4h 10m | ¥39,290($285) | every 2 hours | 875km (543 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 4h 55m | ¥23,955($175) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 5h 25m | ¥32,310($235) | hourly | 945km (587 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥42,165($310) | hourly | 927km (576 miles) |
Train | 4h 60m | ¥17,935($130) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 55m | ¥18,480($135) | once daily | 542km (337 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Station, Train | 10h 25m | ¥9,720($71) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | ¥7,940($58) | on demand | 527km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagano and Akō
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō