How to travel from Tanabe to Akune, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Akune is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanabe to Akune 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 Akune → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Osaka then take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Kumamoto then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Akune by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥18,620 ($135) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,450 ($165).
The distance between Tanabe and Akune is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Tanabe and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Akune is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥22,450 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,620 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Akune. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Akune. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Tanabe and Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 5h 15m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Akune. The distance is around 948km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 15m | ¥22,450($165) | every 3 hours | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane | 5h 35m | ¥29,025($210) | every 3 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane | 5h 45m | ¥27,380($200) | every 3 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane | 6h 40m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 881km (547 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | ¥24,640($180) | every 3 hours | 926km (576 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 55m | ¥23,685($175) | every 4 hours | 923km (574 miles) |
| Bus to Osaka, train | 15h 35m | ¥18,620($135) | once daily | 995km (618 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | ¥14,240($105) | on demand | 948km (589 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Akune
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Meiko Bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune