There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Honkawacho to Hiroshima Stationtram
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchitrain
2h 4m¥2,220–3,200Drive 128 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Yamaguchicar 128 km
1h 27m¥2,196–3,171Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakunibus
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Hōfutrain
- Take the bus from 防府駅 to 山口県庁前bus 防長線
4h 53m¥2,510–4,850
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi. However, there are services departing from Honkawacho and arriving at Yamaguchi via Hiroshima and Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Hiroshima (State) and Yamaguchi is 139 km. The road distance is 128 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi, including transfers.
Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi train services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, depart from Honkawacho station.
Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi train services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, arrive at Hiroshima Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi.
There are 68+ hotels available in Yamaguchi.
What companies run services between Hiroshima (State), Japan and Yamaguchi, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Hiroshima (State) to Yamaguchi. However, you can take the vehicle to Hiroshima Station, walk to Hiroshima, take the train to Shin Yamaguchi, then take the train to Yamaguchi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima BC to 山口県庁前 via Iwakuni, Iwakuni, Hōfu, and 防府駅 in around 4h 53m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- 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)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
- Phone
- 0570-666-012
- Website
- JR Bus Chugoku
Bus from 防府駅 to 山口県庁前
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥160–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
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