The distance between Sendai and Akune is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sendai to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
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Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Kokura Ekimae then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥29,980 ($220) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,220 ($325).
The distance between Sendai and Akune is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,193km (741 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sendai and Akune by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Akune is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥44,220 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥29,980 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Akune. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Hakata and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Akune. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Akune. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Akune. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sendai and Akune. The distance is around 1,579km (981 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Akune is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥42,165 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 30m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 1,311km (814 miles) |
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train | 4h 35m | ¥37,785($275) | hourly | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), Train | 4h 60m | ¥45,725($335) | hourly | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Plane, Car and Ferry | 4h 50m | ¥42,165($310) | every 3 hours | 1,301km (808 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ¥41,755($305) | hourly | 1,597km (992 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 20hrs | ¥31,485($230) | once daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Bus to Kobe Sannomiya, train | 24h 50m | ¥29,980($220) | once daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Drive | 18h 5m | ¥23,545($170) | on demand | 1,579km (981 miles) |
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Yamako Bus
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Nishitetsu
Jam Jam Liner
Kintetsu Bus
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.