There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Izumoshitrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
6h 24m¥5,342–7,472Drive 147.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Izumo-taishacar 147.8 km
2h 9m¥2,565–3,705Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonagobus
- Take the bus from Yonago Sta. to Izumoshieki-maebus 出雲線
7h 16m¥5,100–5,600Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamadabus Isaribi
- Take the train from Hamada to Izumoshitrain [33283] Jr San-In / ...
6h 43m¥4,390–4,990
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Izumoshieki-mae via Yonago Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Izumotaishamae via Okayama, Dentetsuizumoshi and Kawato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Izumo-taisha is 377 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Izumo-taisha, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha via Okayama, Dentetsuizumoshi, Kawato, and Izumotaishamae in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Izumo-taisha via Yonago, Yonago Sta., Izumoshieki-mae, Dentetsuizumoshi, Kawato, and Izumotaishamae in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hamada to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Yonago Sta. to Izumoshieki-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
- 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 Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Yonago station.
Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Hiroshima to Izumo-taisha.
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