How to travel from Hiroshima to Hamada, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Hamada is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Hamada 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 Kurokawacho.

  • 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 Hamada.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamada.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Hamada

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Hamada 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 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).

The distance between Hiroshima and Hamada 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 Hiroshima and Hamada by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Hamada is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Hamada, 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 Hiroshima and Hamada. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily 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 Hiroshima and Hamada. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

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

Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Hamada. 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 Hiroshima to Hamada. We recommend that you take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. 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 Hiroshima and Hamada. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Hiroshima to Hamada

Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Hamada

Transport options from Hiroshima to Hamada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
¥3,010($22)
hourly111km (69 miles)
Train
2h 40m
¥8,900($65)
twice daily258km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
¥1,645($12)
on demand103km (64 miles)

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Airports near Hamada

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Hamada
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Hamada
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
294km (183 miles) from Hamada