There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima to Hamada by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kurokawachobus Isaribi
2h 2m¥3,090Drive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Hamadacar 94.8 km
1h 24m¥1,645–2,375Train
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Yamaguchitrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hamadatrain [187313] Ltd. Exp Super Oki 2 / ...
3h 48m¥3,841–5,354
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Hamada is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Hamada is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Kurokawacho. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Hamada. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Hamada via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Hamada is 134 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Hamada without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥3090.
The bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kurokawacho takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Hiroshima to Hamada bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Hamada train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Hamada is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥3090. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Hamada, Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kurokawacho every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,090 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hiroshima to Hamada via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 3h 48m.
- 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 Hamada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,800
- 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 Kurokawacho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 Hamada bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Kurokawacho station.
Hiroshima to Hamada train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Hamada is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Hiroshima to Hamada.
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