How to travel from Tamano to Hamada, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Hamada is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,730($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hiroshima BC and then to Kurokawacho.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,295($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hamada.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Hamada

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Hamada by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,295 ($46) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,695 ($27).

The distance between Tamano and Hamada is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tamano and Hamada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Hamada is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥3,695 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Hamada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,295 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Hamada. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tamano and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tamano and Hamada. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta. and Hiroshima BC. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Ryobi Express and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Tamano and Hamada. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Hamada. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. 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 Tamano and Hamada. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Hamada is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥12,730 ($95).

How do I get from Tamano to Hamada

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Hamada

Transport options from Tamano to Hamada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
¥12,730($95)
twice daily433km (269 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
¥6,295($46)
5 times a day301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
¥3,695($27)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Hamada

The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Hamada
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Hamada
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
294km (183 miles) from Hamada