There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 47m¥5,022–7,363Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsudakabus Kyoto
- Take the bus from Okayama Interchange to Shin-hakushima Sta.bus Sun Sun Liner
6h 45m¥6,950–7,350Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Stationnightbus Karst
9h 35m¥8,000–11,000Drive 359 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castlecar 359 km
4h 37m¥6,236–9,007
Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Hiroshima Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Shin-hakushima Sta. via Okayama Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hiroshima via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Kyoto and Hiroshima Castle is 345 km. The road distance is 359 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle, including transfers.
Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6900 - ¥7400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hiroshima Castle, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Hiroshima Castle via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Sta., and Motomachi in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Hiroshima Castle via Tsudaka, Okayama Interchange, and Shin-hakushima Sta. in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tsudaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Interchange to Shin-hakushima Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥8,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Tsudaka station.
Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kyoto to Hiroshima Castle.
There are 734+ hotels available in Hiroshima Castle.