Rome2Rio

How to get fromHiroshima to Shirahamaby train, bus, night bus, or car

Find Transport to Shirahama

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shirahama by train, bus, night bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahamatrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
    5h 20m
    ¥7,438–10,393

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Hiroshima to Nambanightbus night bus Jx522
    2. Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus bus
    11h 54m
    ¥7,000–12,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Okayama IC to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Osaka to Shirahama-sanbashibus bus
    10h 36m
    ¥9,400–11,900

  4. Drive  468.9 km

    1. Drive from Hiroshima to Shirahamacar car 468.9 km
    6h 9m
    ¥8,010–11,570

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Shirahama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 484.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Jokiin-shita via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shirahama, and Shirahama Sta. in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Shirahama-sanbashi via Okayama IC and Osaka in around 10h 36m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There