There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kurayoshi City Hallbus Kurayoshi
3h 47m¥5,542–6,372Drive 206.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Kurayoshicar 206.5 km
3h 6m¥3,582–5,174Train
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Kamigoritrain
- Take the train from Kamigōri to Kurayoshitrain
4h 34m¥6,942–9,472Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus Sun Sun Liner
- Take the bus from Okayama IC to Kurayoshi City Hallbus Kurayoshi
5h 12m¥6,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Kurayoshi City Hall via Okayama IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Kurayoshi via Okayama and Kamigōri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kurayoshi is 261 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥5500 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kurayoshi bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Kurayoshi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6400 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kurayoshi, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi via Okayama, Kamigōri, and Kurayoshi in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kurayoshi City Hall via Okayama Interchange and Okayama IC in around 5h 12m.
- 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 Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Kamigori
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kamigōri to Kurayoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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/
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
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kurayoshi City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama IC to Kurayoshi City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Kurayoshi bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Interchange station.
Hiroshima to Kurayoshi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kurayoshi is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Hiroshima to Kurayoshi.
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