Tokyo to Akashi by train
Akashi lies 441 km (274 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 538 km (334 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tokyo | Akashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 303,601 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Keiō Line Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, Odakyu Electric Railway Shinjuku Station | Nishi-Akashi Station, Ōkubo Station, Uozumi Station |
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Common questions
How far is Akashi from Tokyo?
441 km (274 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo; by road roughly 538 km (334 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Akashi by train?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Akashi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.