There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima by train, bus, car, plane, ferry, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Higashi Hiroshimatrain Kodama / ...
3h 11mDrive 298.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Higashihiroshimacar 298.3 km
3h 47m¥5,180–7,482Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus
- Take the train from Okayama to Itozakitrain
- Take the train from Itozaki to Saijōtrain
6h 44m¥5,350–6,250Fly, train, ferry, tram
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Otemachi Sta. to Takahama(Ehime)train
- Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Hiroshima Portferry
- Take the tram from Hiroshima Port(Ujina) to Hiroshima Stationtram
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Saijōtrain
6h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Hiroobus
- Take the bus from Hiroo to Hiroshima Airportbus
7h 3m¥6,100–6,300
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima is to bus and train which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Higashihiroshima. However, there are services departing from Umeda-eki and arriving at 西条駅 via Hiroo and 広島空港. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Higashihiroshima. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Higashi Hiroshima via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Osaka and Higashihiroshima is 280 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima, including transfers.
Osaka to Higashihiroshima bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, depart from Umeda-eki station.
Osaka to Higashihiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Higashihiroshima is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6100 - ¥6300 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Higashihiroshima, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Higashi Hiroshima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeda-eki to 西条駅 via Hiroo, Hiroshima Airport, and 広島空港 in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Higashi Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Itozaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Itozaki to Saijō
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hiroshima to Saijō
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 089-948-3323
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Train from Otemachi Sta. to Takahama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/bus/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- hiroden.co.jp
Tram from Hiroshima Port(Ujina) to Hiroshima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- https://www.hiroden.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 084-953-5391
- Website
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Umeda-eki to Hiroo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Hiroo to Hiroshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400
- Schedules at
- hij.airport.jp
- Phone
- 082-253-1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
Ferry from Matsuyama to Hiroshima Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Higashihiroshima bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, arrive at Hiroo station.
Osaka to Higashihiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Higashi Hiroshima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Higashihiroshima is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Osaka to Higashihiroshima.
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