How to travel from Tohoku to Akō, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Akō is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tohoku to Akō by train, taxi, 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 → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥46,685($340)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Himeji.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Kobe Sannomiya then take the train to Banshuako.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Akō by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥36,005 ($265) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,860 ($335).
The distance between Tohoku and Akō is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Tohoku and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Akō is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥45,860 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥36,005 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Akō. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Tohoku and Akō. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Akō. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Banshuako. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Tohoku and Akō. The distance is around 959km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥46,000 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 6h 45m | ¥46,685($340) | every 2 hours | 992km (616 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 15m | ¥45,860($335) | hourly | 876km (545 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥46,545($340) | hourly | 877km (545 miles) |
| Taxi to Mogami, train and plane | 5h 45m | ¥38,880($285) | every 4 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 45m | ¥46,410($340) | hourly | 1,031km (640 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 50m | ¥69,410($505) | hourly | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 55m | ¥65,025($475) | hourly | 982km (610 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | ¥46,000($335) | hourly | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 17h 15m | ¥36,005($265) | once daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Train | 14h 20m | ¥45,585($335) | once daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Drive | 11h 20m | ¥14,375($105) | on demand | 959km (596 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Akō
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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