There are 4 ways to get from Shimane to Hiroshima by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain Sakura / ...
3h 42m¥6,434–8,832Drive 164.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Hiroshimacar 164.8 km
2h 10m¥2,832–4,090Bus
- Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus
5h¥6,240–6,789Train, bus
- Take the train from Izumoshi to Yonagotrain [33222] Jr San-In / ...
- Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus
7h 4m¥4,942–5,307
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimane to Hiroshima is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shimane to Hiroshima is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimane to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center via Yonago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Shimane to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Hiroshima via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Shimane and Hiroshima is 334 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimane to Hiroshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Shimane to Hiroshima, including transfers.
Shimane to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Yonago station.
Shimane to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Shimane to Hiroshima is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Shimane, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Matsue to Hiroshima via Matsue and Okayama in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Izumoshi to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shimane to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Shimane to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimane to Hiroshima is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Shimane to Hiroshima.
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