How to travel from Nagasaki to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Hiroshima is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. 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 Hakata and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

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Car, Ferry, Plane and Train

Drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Hiroshima Bus Center.

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

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. 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 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,060 ($110).

The distance between Nagasaki and Hiroshima is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nagasaki and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥15,060 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Hiroshima, 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 Nagasaki and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Nagasaki and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Hiroshima. 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.

Nishitetsu and Hiroko Kanko run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Hiroshima. 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 Nagasaki to Hiroshima. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Hiroshima

Transport options from Nagasaki to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥15,060($110)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Car, Ferry, Plane and Train
3h 50m
¥24,505($180)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Bus
7hrs
¥9,445($69)
every 4 hours441km (274 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,885($43)
on demand403km (250 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