What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen?

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen?

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Hiroshima and Echizen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Takefu IC via Okayama IC and Osaka Umeda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima and Echizen?

No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Takefu via Kyōto and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Echizen?

The distance between Hiroshima and Echizen is 470 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

How do I travel from Hiroshima to Echizen without a car?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Echizen?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Hiroshima to Echizen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Echizen bus from?

Hiroshima to Echizen bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Echizen train from?

Hiroshima to Echizen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.

Train or bus from Hiroshima to Echizen?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥13000 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Hiroshima to Echizen bus arrive?

Hiroshima to Echizen bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Interchange station.

Where does the Hiroshima to Echizen train arrive?

Hiroshima to Echizen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Echizen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Echizen is 463 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Hiroshima to Echizen.

Where can I stay near Echizen?

There are 100+ hotels available in Echizen.

Hiroshima to Echizen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima to Echizen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kyototrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
4h 5m
Drive 462.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Echizencar 462.7 km
6h 41m
¥7,953–11,487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Okayama IC to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
3. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Takefu ICbus
10h 5m
¥10,100–12,400

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Echizen, Japan?

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Takefu via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Tsuruga in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Takefu IC via Okayama IC, Osaka Station JR Express BT, and Osaka Umeda in around 10h 5m.

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