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How to get fromOsaka to Akō Castleby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Akō Castle by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Aioitrain train
    3. Take the train from Aioi(Hyogo) to Banshuakotrain train
    2h 36m

  2. Train via Kobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain train Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
    2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    4h 15m
    ¥1,695–2,432

  3. Drive 129.8 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Akō Castlecar car 129.8 km
    1h 42m
    ¥2,171–3,136

  4. Train via Akashi

    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Aioitrain train Hikari
    3h 48m

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  • Distance: 117.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Akō Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Osaka to Akō Castle via Himeji, Aioi, Aioi(Hyogo), and Banshuako in around 2h 36m.

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