How to travel from Matsue to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Hiroshima is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,065($37)
Operated by

Nihon Kotsu

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Hiroshima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,065 ($37) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).

The distance between Matsue and Hiroshima is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Matsue and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Hiroshima is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,065 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Hiroshima. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Matsue and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matsue to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yonago Sta.. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Matsue and Hiroshima. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 3h 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 Matsue and Hiroshima. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

How do I get from Matsue to Hiroshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Hiroshima

Transport options from Matsue to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥11,635($85)
twice daily330km (205 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
¥5,065($37)
once daily233km (145 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
¥2,600($19)
on demand178km (111 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