How to travel from Oita to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Oita and Hiroshima is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kosoku Amagi and then to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port then drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,750($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Oita to Hiroshima by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,950 ($80).

The distance between Oita and Hiroshima is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Oita and Hiroshima by train.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥10,950 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Hiroshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,750 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oita and Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oita to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).

How do I get from Oita to Hiroshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Hiroshima

Transport options from Oita to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥10,950($80)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
¥13,140($95)
every 4 hours440km (273 miles)
Car and Ferry
4hrs
¥5,750($42)
5 times a day207km (129 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Hiroshima

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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