How to travel from Takayama to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Hiroshima is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Takayama 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 HiroshimaTakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take a ferry to Hiroshima Port.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,365($345)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Higashi-Umeda Drop-off point and then to Hiroshima BC.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance609km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,590 ($165).

The distance between Takayama and Hiroshima is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Takayama and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥22,590 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Hiroshima. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Takayama and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Takayama to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Higashi-Umeda Drop-off point and Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Takayama and Hiroshima. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Takayama and Hiroshima. The distance is around 609km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥22,590 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Hiroshima

Transport options from Takayama to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
¥22,590($165)
every 3 hours641km (398 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥47,365($345)
every 3 hours680km (422 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
¥34,360($250)
4 times a day739km (459 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
¥14,375($105)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥8,900($65)
on demand609km (379 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