How to travel from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima by bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Hiroshima if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,195($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima by bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,195 ($110).
The distance between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (121 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Hiroshima and Nishinoshima by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥15,195 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the bus to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥15,195 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 338km (210 miles) |
| Bus to Yonago, Ferry | 6h 60m | ¥11,225($82) | once daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 30m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 407km (253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hiroshima and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima