How to travel from Hamada to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Hiroshima is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamada to Hiroshima by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,010($22)
Operated by

Chugoku JR Bus Company

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Hiroshima by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,010 ($22) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).

The distance between Hamada and Hiroshima is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Hamada and Hiroshima by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Hiroshima is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,010 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Hiroshima. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamada and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamada and Hiroshima with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Hamada and Hiroshima. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Hiroshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamada and Hiroshima. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Hiroshima is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥3,010 ($22).

How do I get from Hamada to Hiroshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Hiroshima

Transport options from Hamada to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
¥3,010($22)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Train
2h 40m
¥8,900($65)
every 20 mins258km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
¥1,645($12)
on demand103km (64 miles)

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Airports near Hiroshima

The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Hiroshima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Hiroshima