How to travel from Wakayama to Akō, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Akō is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wakayama 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 Shin-Osaka and then to Aioi(Hyogo).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Himeji Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise

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Drive

Drive to Akō.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Akō

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Akō by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 2h 10m.

The distance between Wakayama and Akō is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Wakayama and Akō by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Akō is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥14,240 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Akō, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Akō. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Akō. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wakayama and Akō. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Himeji Station and Aioi(Hyogo). These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise run regular bus services between Wakayama and Akō. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Akō. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Wakayama and Akō. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Akō is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥14,240 ($105).

How do I get from Wakayama to Akō

Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Akō

Transport options from Wakayama to Akō
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥14,240($105)
hourly196km (122 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
¥14,240($105)
every 3 hours203km (126 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
¥3,010($22)
on demand195km (121 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