How to travel from Nagasaki to Akune, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Akune is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Akune by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AkuneNagasaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ebino IC and then to Shiyakusho Mae.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,490($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then drive to Akune.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,380($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Akune

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Akune by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥4,380 ($32) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,855 ($72).

The distance between Nagasaki and Akune is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Nagasaki and Akune by train.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Akune is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥9,855 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Akune is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥4,380 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Akune. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Akune. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagasaki and Akune. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ebino IC, Kagoshima Airport and Kagoshima Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Miyazaki Kotsu and Nangoku Kotsu run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Akune. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nagasaki to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ¥9,855 ($72).

How do I get from Nagasaki to Akune

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Akune

Transport options from Nagasaki to Akune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
¥9,855($72)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
¥8,490($62)
twice daily444km (276 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 55m
¥4,380($32)
every 2 hours258km (160 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nagasaki and Akune

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Airports near Akune

The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Akune
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Akune
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Akune