There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Nagoyatrain Nozomi
2h 54mDrive 454.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Kuwanacar 454.3 km
5h 41m¥7,804–11,272Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus Sun Sun Liner
- Take the bus from Okayama IC to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus Okayama
8h 39m¥8,270–12,200Night bus, train
- Take the night bus from Hiroshima to Nambanightbus Jx522
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kuwanatrain Urban Liner / ...
10h 11m¥7,900–11,200Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kuwanatrain Urban Liner / ...
4h 13m¥8,558–11,113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Kuwana station. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit via Okayama IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kuwana. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Kuwana via Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kuwana is 499 km. The road distance is 454.3 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kuwana bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Kuwana train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kuwana is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kuwana, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hiroshima to Nagoya every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kuwana via Okayama Interchange, Okayama IC, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, and Kintetsunagoya in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kuwana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kuwana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.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
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama IC to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–8,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Hiroshima to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,000–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,500–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Kuwana bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Interchange station.
Hiroshima to Kuwana train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kuwana is 454 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Hiroshima to Kuwana.
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