There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shimane 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 Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
4h 25m¥6,442–8,872Drive 164.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Matsuecar 164.1 km
2h 10m¥2,821–4,074Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonagobus
4h 54m¥6,200–6,750Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamadabus Isaribi
- Take the train from Hamada to Izumoshitrain [33283] Jr San-In / ...
6h 48m¥4,390–4,990
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Bus Center and arriving at Matsue Sta. via Yonago Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Matsue via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Shimane is 333 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hiroshima to Shimane, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Shimane bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Shimane train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Shimane, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Matsue via Okayama and Matsue in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonago 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- 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 Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- 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
- 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 Shimane bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Yonago station.
Hiroshima to Shimane train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Shimane is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Hiroshima to Shimane.
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