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How to get fromHimeji to Iwakuniby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Iwakuni by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    2h 16m
    ¥3,897–5,405

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    2h 52m
    ¥4,197–5,455

  3. Drive 281.4 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Iwakunicar car 281.4 km
    3h 39m
    ¥4,882–7,051

  4. Train via Mihara

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Miharatrain train
    2. Take the train from Mihara to Kaitaichitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kaitaichi to Iwakunitrain train
    4h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Iwakuni via Hiroshima in around 2h 16m.

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