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How to get fromHiroshima to Iya Valleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Iya Valley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
    4h 55m

  2. Drive 231.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hiroshima to Iya Valleycar car 231.1 km
    3h 36m
    ¥4,013–5,797

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Takamatsuchuo IC BTbus bus Setouchi Express
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus bus Kuroshio Express
    8h 4m
    ¥8,110–8,800

  4. Train via Onomichi

    1. Take the train from Yokogawa to Itozakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Itozaki to Kurashikitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kojima to Awa-Ikedatrain train
    8h 30m

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  • Distance: 273.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Iya Valley via Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Iya Valley via Takamatsuchuo IC BT, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 8h 4m.

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