There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train via Okayama
best- Take the tram from Honkawacho to Hiroshima Stationtram
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Kurashikitrain
1h 38m¥2,570–3,720Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yokogawa to Itozakitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Itozaki to Kurashikitrain San-yō Line Local
3h 8m¥2,161–3,211Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Station West Gatebus Sun Sun Liner
3h¥3,280–3,450Drive 139.3 km
- Drive from Hiroshima to Kurashikicar 139.3 km
1h 56m¥2,389–3,451Tram, train
- Take the tram from Tokaichimachi to Hiroshima Stationtram [178234] Hiroshima Electric Railway No.2 / ...
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashikitrain Kodama
2h 49m¥2,370–3,430
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki is to tram and train via Okayama which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki station. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Okayama Station West Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Honkawacho and arriving at Kurashiki via Hiroshima and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Hiroshima (State) and Kurashiki is 163 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki without a car is to tram and train via Okayama which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki train services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, depart from Honkawacho station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki is to bus which takes 3h and costs ¥3200 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima (State), Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd. operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Station West Gate 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,000 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yokogawa to Kurashiki via Itozaki in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Tram from Honkawacho to Hiroshima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Tram from Tokaichimachi to Hiroshima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yokogawa to Itozaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Itozaki to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Okayama Station West Gate.
Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki train services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, arrive at Hiroshima Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hiroshima (State) to Kurashiki.
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