There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamadabus Isaribi
3h 11m¥3,410–3,540Drive 99 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Gōtsucar 99 km
1h 29m¥1,720–2,484Train
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Gotsutrain [187313] Ltd. Exp Super Oki 2 / ...
4h 4m¥4,041–5,754
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Gōtsu. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Hamada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Gōtsu. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Gotsu via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Gōtsu is 154 km. The road distance is 99 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3400 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Gōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Gōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Gōtsu is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3400 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Gōtsu, Shimane, Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamada every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,090 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hiroshima to Gotsu via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Gotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,090
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Gōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Hamada station.
Hiroshima to Gōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Gōtsu is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Hiroshima to Gōtsu.
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