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How to get fromKobe to Iwakuniby train, night bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Iwakuni by train, night bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshimatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    2h 33m
    ¥4,689–6,504

  2. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya BT to Iwakuni Stationnightbus night bus Karst
    7h 29m
    ¥7,000–9,500

  3. Drive 337.7 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Iwakunicar car 337.7 km
    4h 30m
    ¥5,801–8,379

  4. Train via Nishi Akashi

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Hiroshimatrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    4h 39m

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  • Distance: 316.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Iwakuni via Hiroshima in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sannomiya BT to Iwakuni Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–9,500 and the journey takes 7h 29m.

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