How to travel from Tsu to Akō, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Akō is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tsu to Akō by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya and then to Himeji.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Akō

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Akō by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,930 ($36) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,870 ($95).

The distance between Tsu and Akō is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Tsu and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Akō is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥12,870 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,930 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Akō. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tsu and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Tsu and Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya and then to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya and then to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Tsu and Akō. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥12,870 ($95).

How do I get from Tsu to Akō

Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Akō

Transport options from Tsu to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥12,870($95)
hourly359km (223 miles)
Train via Tsuruhashi3h 55m
¥4,930($36)
once daily259km (161 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 20m
¥14,785($110)
once daily264km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
¥3,835($28)
on demand253km (157 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