There are 3 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the tram from Hiroshima Station to Honkawachotram
1h 54m¥2,224–3,195Drive 127.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamaguchi to Hiroshimacar 127.6 km
1h 25m¥1,958–2,828Bus, train
- Take the bus from 山口県庁前 to 防府駅bus 防長線
- Take the train from Hōfu to Iwakunitrain
- Take the bus from Iwakuni to Hiroshima BCbus
5h 12m¥2,510–4,820
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State). However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Honkawacho via Shin Yamaguchi and Hiroshima Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Yamaguchi and Hiroshima (State) is 139 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State), including transfers.
Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamaguchi station.
Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State) is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State).
There are 756+ hotels available in Hiroshima (State).
What companies run services between Yamaguchi, Japan and Hiroshima (State), Japan?
There is no direct connection from Yamaguchi to Hiroshima (State). However, you can take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, take the train to Hiroshima, walk to Hiroshima Station, then take the vehicle to Honkawacho. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 山口県庁前 to Hiroshima BC via 防府駅, Hōfu, Iwakuni, and Iwakuni in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hōfu to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Tram from Hiroshima Station to Honkawacho
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-666-012
- Website
- JR Bus Chugoku
Bus from 山口県庁前 to 防府駅
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥160–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Iwakuni to Hiroshima BC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
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