What is the cheapest way to get from Hirao to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Hirao to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hirao to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Hirao to Osaka is to train via Hiroshima which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Hirao and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Hirao to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni Inter BT and arriving at Osaka Station JR Express BT via Hiroshima Bus Center and Okayama IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Hirao and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Hirao to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Tabuse and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Iwakuni, Hiroshima and Nishinakajima-Minamigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Hirao to Osaka?

The distance between Hirao and Osaka is 388 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.

How do I travel from Hirao to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Hirao to Osaka without a car is to train via Hiroshima which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Hirao to Osaka?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Hirao to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hirao to Osaka bus from?

Hirao to Osaka bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, depart from Iwakuni Inter BT station.

Where do I catch the Hirao to Osaka train from?

Hirao to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tabuse station.

Train or bus from Hirao to Osaka?

The best way to get from Hirao to Osaka is to train via Hiroshima which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥19000 - ¥22000 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Hirao to Osaka bus arrive?

Hirao to Osaka bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, arrive at Hiroshima BC station.

Where does the Hirao to Osaka train arrive?

Hirao to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwakuni station.

Can I drive from Hirao to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Hirao to Osaka is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Hirao to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9517+ hotels available in Osaka.

Hirao to Osaka - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Hirao to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train via Hiroshima
best
1. Take the train from Tabuse to Iwakunitrain
2. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain
3h 45m
¥7,849–10,906
Drive 403.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hirao to Osakacar 403.1 km
5h 3m
¥6,993–10,101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iwakuni Inter BT to Hiroshima BCbus
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Okayama IC to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
8h 19m
¥19,321–21,497
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Iwakuni Station to Ōsakanightbus Karst
10h 27m
¥10,619–14,286
Train
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
4h 41m
Car ferry to Matsuyama Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Yanai to Mitsuhamacarferry
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
6h 23m
¥18,932–31,575
Car ferry to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Tokuyama Port to Takedazu Portcarferry
2. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
5h 38m
¥16,670–31,373
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tabuse to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
5h 24m
¥16,589–26,386

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥11,596Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Hirao, Yamaguchi, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Hirao to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tabuse, Iwakuni, Hiroshima, Shin Osaka, and Nishinakajima-Minamigata in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hirao to Osaka Station JR Express BT via Iwakuni Inter BT, Hiroshima Bus Center, and Okayama IC in around 8h 19m.

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