There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yokogawa to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Ōbataketrain San-yō Line Local
1h 55m¥3,432–4,450Drive 74.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshimacar 74.7 km
1h 4m¥1,293–1,868Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakunibus
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Ōbataketrain San-yō Line Local
2h 20m¥3,770–4,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshimataxi 74.7 km
1h 4m¥24,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima. However, there are services departing from Yokogawa and arriving at Ōbatake via Iwakuni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Suō-Ōshima is 70 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yokogawa station.
Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwakuni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Hiroshima to Suō-Ōshima.
There are 47+ hotels available in Suō-Ōshima.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Suō-Ōshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokogawa to Suō-Ōshima via Iwakuni and Ōbatake in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yokogawa to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Iwakuni to Ōbatake
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Iwakuni to Ōbatake
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–30,000
Hiroko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-291-3232
- Website
- hiroko-group.co.jp
Hiroshima Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-292-2131
- Website
- hiroshimataxi.co.jp
NISIKI Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-234-0001
- Website
- nisiki-taxi.co.jp
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