How to travel from Hiroshima to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Nagasaki is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Nagasaki by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Nagasaki.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Nagasaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,060 ($110).

The distance between Hiroshima and Nagasaki is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Hiroshima and Nagasaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥15,060 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Hiroko Kanko and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7hrs 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nagasaki. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Transport options from Hiroshima to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
¥15,060($110)
hourly395km (245 miles)
Train via Hakata3hrs
¥15,060($110)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Bus
7hrs
¥9,445($69)
every 4 hours443km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥6,025($44)
on demand415km (258 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki