There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yokogawa to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Yanaiminatotrain San-yō Line Local
2h 13m¥8,092–10,050Drive 90.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Kaminosekicar 90.6 km
1h 11m¥1,572–2,270Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakunibus
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Yanaiminatotrain San-yō Line Local
2h 38m¥8,430–10,150Bus, train via Ōbatake
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakunibus
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Ōbataketrain San-yō Line Local
2h 38m¥9,370–11,550
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki. However, there are services departing from Yokogawa and arriving at Yanaiminato via Iwakuni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kaminoseki is 89 km. The road distance is 90.6 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥8000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kaminoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yokogawa station.
Hiroshima to Kaminoseki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwakuni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kaminoseki is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Hiroshima to Kaminoseki.
There are 43+ hotels available in Kaminoseki.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kaminoseki, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokogawa to Kaminoseki via Iwakuni and Yanaiminato in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yokogawa to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Iwakuni to Yanaiminato
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Iwakuni to Yanaiminato
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Iwakuni to Ōbatake
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
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