There are 3 ways to get from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi Hiroshima to Tokuyamatrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Tokuyama to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
1h 39mDrive 145.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Higashihiroshima to Hōfucar 145.4 km
1h 42m¥2,232–3,224Train via Iwakuni
- Take the train from Saijō to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
3h 50m¥2,517–3,549
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu. However, there are services departing from Higashi Hiroshima and arriving at Hōfu via Tokuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Higashihiroshima and Hōfu is 138 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu, including transfers.
Higashihiroshima to Hōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashi Hiroshima station.
Higashihiroshima to Hōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokuyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Higashihiroshima to Hōfu is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Higashihiroshima to Hōfu.
There are 63+ hotels available in Hōfu.
What companies run services between Higashihiroshima, Japan and Hōfu, Japan?
You can take a train from Higashi Hiroshima to Hōfu via Tokuyama in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Higashi Hiroshima to Tokuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tokuyama to Hōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥430–600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Saijō to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Iwakuni to Hōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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