There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
59 min¥650–900Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus
1h 49m¥950Drive 44.7 km
- Drive from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakunicar 44.7 km
37 min¥778–1,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakunitaxi 44.7 km
37 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Sta. and arriving at Iwakuni Shiyakusho via Hiroshima BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Iwakuni. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Hiroshima (Station) and Iwakuni is 42 km. The road distance is 44.7 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥650 - ¥900.
The train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, depart from Hiroshima BC station.
Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥650 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥950 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima (Station), Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni hourly. Tickets cost ¥650–900 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Iwakuni Bus operates a bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakusho hourly. Tickets cost ¥950 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
Hiroko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-291-3232
- Website
- hiroko-group.co.jp
Hiroshima Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-292-2131
- Website
- hiroshimataxi.co.jp
NISIKI Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-234-0001
- Website
- nisiki-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, arrive at Iwakuni Shiyakusho station.
Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwakuni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni is 45 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Hiroshima (Station) to Iwakuni.
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