How to travel from Tsu to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Onomichi is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tsu to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Nagoya and then to Fukuyama.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
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Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane and bus

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyoto then take the train to Fukuyama.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,510 ($105).

The distance between Tsu and Onomichi is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Tsu and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Onomichi is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥14,510 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus 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 Tsu and Onomichi. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Fukuyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Onomichi. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Tsu and Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Fukuyama. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Osaka-Namba then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Tsu and Onomichi. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Onomichi

Transport options from Tsu to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
¥14,510($105)
every 2 hours470km (292 miles)
Train via Osaka-Namba3h 30m
¥8,760($64)
every 2 hours360km (224 miles)
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane and bus + 1 similar
5hrs
¥19,715($145)
4 times a week604km (375 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
¥24,915($180)
4 times a week516km (321 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥12,320($90)
once daily375km (233 miles)
Train and Bus6h 35m
¥5,750($42)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
¥5,750($42)
on demand378km (235 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi