There are 4 ways to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Iwakuni to Kaitaichitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Kaitaichi to Hirotrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
1h 55m¥1,177–1,686Bus
- Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Hiroshima BCbus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kure Sta.bus
- Take the bus from Kure Sta. to Hiro Sta.bus 11
2h 57m¥1,890–2,700Drive 69.1 km
- Drive from Iwakuni to Hiro-ekicar 69.1 km
1h¥1,181–1,706Taxi
- Take the taxi from Iwakuni to Hiro-ekitaxi 69.1 km
1h¥28,000–34,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki is to drive which takes 1h and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni Shiyakusho and arriving at Hiro Sta. via Hiroshima Bus Center and Kure Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni and arriving at Hiro via Kaitaichi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Iwakuni and Hiro-eki is 75 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
The best way to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki, including transfers.
Iwakuni to Hiro-eki bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, depart from Iwakuni Shiyakusho station.
Iwakuni to Hiro-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Iwakuni station.
The best way to get from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Iwakuni, Japan and Hiro-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Iwakuni to Hiro via Kaitaichi in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Hiro Sta. via Hiroshima BC, Hiroshima Bus Center, and Kure Sta. in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Iwakuni to Kaitaichi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kaitaichi to Hiro
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Hiroshima BC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kure Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Bus from Kure Sta. to Hiro Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥190–750
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-666-012
- Website
- JR Bus Chugoku
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kure Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
Bus from Kure Sta. to Hiro Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–34,000
Kounai Taxi
- Website
- iwakunitravel.com
Fuji Taxi
- Phone
- +81 827 63 0038
- Website
- fuji-taxi.net
Futaba Taxi
- Phone
- +81 827 41 1111
- Website
- futaba-taxi.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Iwakuni to Hiro-eki bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, arrive at Hiroshima BC station.
Iwakuni to Hiro-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kaitaichi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iwakuni to Hiro-eki is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Iwakuni to Hiro-eki.
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