There are 3 ways to get from Kansai region to Hiroshima by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kansai region to Himejitaxi
- Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
1h 58m¥19,106–23,398Drive 277.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kansai region to Hiroshimacar 277.2 km
3h 47m¥4,809–6,946Train
- Take the train from Nishiwakishi to Kakogawatrain [30876] JR Kakogawa
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Hiroshimatrain Kodama / ...
5h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansai region to Hiroshima is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kansai region to Hiroshima is to taxi and train which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥19000 - ¥24000.
No, there is no direct train from Kansai region to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Nihonhesokoen and arriving at Hiroshima via Nishiwakishi, Kakogawa and Nishi Akashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kansai region and Hiroshima is 262 km. The road distance is 277.2 km.
The best way to get from Kansai region to Hiroshima without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥19000 - ¥24000.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Kansai region to Hiroshima, including transfers.
Kansai region to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishiwakishi station.
Kansai region to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kakogawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansai region to Hiroshima is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kansai region to Hiroshima.
There are 733+ hotels available in Hiroshima.
What companies run services between Kansai region, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Nihonhesokoen to Hiroshima via Nishiwakishi, Kakogawa, Nishi-Akashi, and Nishi Akashi in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nishi Akashi to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nishiwakishi to Kakogawa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–19,000
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
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide












