How to travel from Yamagata to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Hiroshima is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Yamagata 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 HiroshimaYamagata if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Universal Studios Japan and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,037km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Hiroshima by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,245 ($200).

The distance between Yamagata and Hiroshima is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Yamagata and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥27,245 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yamagata and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Yamagata and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamagata to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Japan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

Yamako Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Yamagata and Hiroshima. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Yamagata and Hiroshima. The distance is around 1,037km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Hiroshima

Transport options from Yamagata to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 45m
¥27,245($200)
every 4 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 60m
¥34,770($255)
every 30 mins948km (589 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 50m
¥34,225($250)
every 4 hours972km (604 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥34,225($250)
hourly1,158km (719 miles)
Bus
21h 10m
¥21,905($160)
once daily1,113km (692 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
¥15,060($110)
on demand1,037km (644 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