How to travel from Tamano to Akō, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Akō is around 65km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.

3 routes found

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

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Akō.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

Okayama Ryobi Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance65km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Akō

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Akō by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,380 ($200).

The distance between Tamano and Akō is around 65km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Tamano and Akō by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Akō is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ¥27,380 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tamano and Akō. We recommend that you take a taxi to Akō. instead which will take 59min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tamano and Akō. We recommend that you take a taxi to Akō. instead which will take 59min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Akō. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Tamano and Akō. The distance is around 65km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Akō is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).

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Transport options from Tamano to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train
1h 35m
¥11,090($81)
hourly96km (60 miles)
Taxi
59min
¥27,380($200)
on demand65km (41 miles)
Drive
59min
¥1,095($8)
on demand65km (41 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