What is the cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima?

The cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima?

The fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Ōtsu and Hiroshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōtsu station to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Nakahiromachi via Koiki Koen-mae Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ōtsu and Hiroshima?

No, there is no direct train from Ōtsu to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Hiroshima via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Ōtsu to Hiroshima?

The distance between Ōtsu and Hiroshima is 352 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.

How do I travel from Ōtsu to Hiroshima without a car?

The best way to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Hiroshima bus from?

Ōtsu to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Hiroshima train from?

Ōtsu to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Where does the Ōtsu to Hiroshima bus arrive?

Ōtsu to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kōiki-kōen-mae Station.

Where does the Ōtsu to Hiroshima train arrive?

Ōtsu to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Ōtsu to Hiroshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōtsu to Hiroshima is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Ōtsu to Hiroshima.

Where can I stay near Hiroshima?

There are 733+ hotels available in Hiroshima.

Ōtsu to Hiroshima - 3 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima by train, night bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 12m
Drive 365.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Hiroshimacar 365.3 km
4h 40m
¥6,337–9,154
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Stationnightbus Karst
10h 12m
¥8,423–11,959

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Distance: 352.5 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Ōtsu, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Hiroshima hourly, and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 44m.

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