How to travel from Kōfu to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Kōfu and Hiroshima is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kōfu to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HiroshimaKōfu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shiojiri then Nagoya and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,985($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Hiroshima BC.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance728km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,180 ($160).

The distance between Kōfu and Hiroshima is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Kōfu and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Hiroshima is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥22,180 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shiojiri and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Hiroshima. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Kōfu and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōfu to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Kintetsu Bus, Chugoku JR Bus Company, Fujikyuko Express Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Kōfu and Hiroshima. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Kōfu and Hiroshima. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥19,985 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Hiroshima

Transport options from Kōfu to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane + 3 similar
4h 35m
¥31,075($225)
every 2 hours852km (530 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥29,980($220)
every 4 hours893km (555 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
¥22,180($160)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 60m
¥47,505($345)
every 3 hours900km (559 miles)
Train
5h 10m
¥19,985($145)
every 3 hours733km (455 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
¥14,510($105)
every 20 mins891km (554 miles)
Bus via Kintetsu Namba West Gate20h 5m
¥15,745($115)
once daily829km (515 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥10,950($80)
on demand728km (452 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