There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Gobō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Gobōtrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
4h 7m¥8,628–11,643Drive 431.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Gobōcar 431.9 km
5h 41m¥6,606–9,542Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Inami S.Abus
8h 51m¥12,500–21,100Train via Onomichi
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichitrain
- Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Gobōtrain
5h 46m¥8,676–11,792
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Gobō is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Gobō is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Gobō. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima BC and arriving at Inami S.A via Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Gobō. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Gobō via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Gobō is 436 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Gobō without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Hiroshima to Gobō, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Gobō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Hiroshima BC station.
Hiroshima to Gobō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Gobō is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥22000 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Gobō, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Gobō via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Gobō in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima BC to Gobō via Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal, Osaka, and Inami S.A in around 8h 51m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Gobō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Onomichi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Gobō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–10,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Hiroshima Dream
- ¥4,500–10,000
- Hiroshima EXP
- ¥4,000–8,500
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Inami S.A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hiroshima to Gobō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.
Hiroshima to Gobō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Gobō is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Hiroshima to Gobō.
There are 38+ hotels available in Gobō.