How to travel from Okinawa to Hiroshima, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Hiroshima is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Okinawa to Hiroshima by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hiroshima → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Yokogawa.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥39,015($285)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Hiroshima.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Hiroshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Hiroshima by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥22,860 ($165) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).
The distance between Okinawa and Hiroshima is around 1,060km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 982km (610 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Okinawa and Hiroshima by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Hiroshima is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,860 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Yokogawa. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Yokogawa. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Okinawa to Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥39,425 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Hiroshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), Train + 5 similar | 3h 35m | ¥39,015($285) | every 4 hours | 1,060km (659 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | ¥39,425($290) | every 3 hours | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 55m | ¥32,580($240) | every 3 hours | 1,312km (816 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train | 4h 15m | ¥22,860($165) | every 3 hours | 1,146km (712 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train | 5h 10m | ¥46,410($340) | every 3 hours | 1,342km (834 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 4h 45m | ¥49,420($360) | every 3 hours | 1,087km (676 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 2h | ¥33,950($250) | 4 times a week | 1,234km (767 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Hiroshima
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Hiroshima bus
Train operators
Airports near Hiroshima
The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Hiroshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 256km (159 miles) from Hiroshima