How to travel from Niigata to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Hiroshima is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Niigata 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 HiroshimaNiigata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train

Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,340($205)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,235($270)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gondo then Ōsaka Station and then to Hiroshima BC.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,725($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance881km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,340 ($205).

The distance between Niigata and Hiroshima is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 709km (441 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Niigata and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥28,340 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Niigata and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Niigata and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gondo and Ōsaka Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

Nagaden Bus, Hokutetsu Transportation, Meitetsu Bus and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Niigata and Hiroshima. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 5h 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 Niigata and Hiroshima. The distance is around 881km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥37,235 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Hiroshima

Transport options from Niigata to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train + 4 similar
4h 10m
¥28,340($205)
every 3 hours1,184km (736 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
¥32,580($240)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 40m
¥41,205($300)
every 2 hours849km (527 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 20m
¥40,660($295)
4 times a day932km (579 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥32,720($240)
hourly1,014km (630 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
¥37,235($270)
hourly1,120km (696 miles)
Train via Takasaki7h 30m
¥37,920($275)
hourly1,031km (640 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 15m
¥22,725($165)
once daily1,153km (716 miles)
Bus via Kanazawa15h 60m
¥24,780($180)
twice daily1,200km (746 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
¥12,730($95)
on demand881km (548 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