What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Hiroshima?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Hiroshima is to train which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Hiroshima?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Hiroshima is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Hiroshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Hiroshima station. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Kōiki-kōen-mae Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Hiroshima?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Hiroshima. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Kobe to Hiroshima?

The distance between Kobe and Hiroshima is 275 km. The road distance is 295.4 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Hiroshima without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Hiroshima without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Hiroshima?

The train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshima takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hiroshima bus from?

Kobe to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hiroshima train from?

Kobe to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Where does the Kobe to Hiroshima bus arrive?

Kobe to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kōiki-kōen-mae Station.

Where does the Kobe to Hiroshima train arrive?

Kobe to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Hiroshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Hiroshima is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Kobe to Hiroshima.

Where can I stay near Hiroshima?

There are 735+ hotels available in Hiroshima.

Kobe to Hiroshima - 3 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Hiroshima by train, night bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshimatrain Sakura
1h 18m
¥4,000–6,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya BT to Kōiki-kōen-mae Stationnightbus Karst
7h 28m
Drive 295.4 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Hiroshimacar 295.4 km
4h 5m
¥5,077–7,333

Kobe to Hiroshima by train

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.7 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshima every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,000 and the journey takes 1h 18m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sannomiya BT to Kōiki-kōen-mae Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 49m.

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