How to travel from Yokohama to Hiroshima, Japan
The distance between Yokohama and Hiroshima is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yokohama to Hiroshima by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hiroshima → Yokohama if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥21,630($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Hiroshima.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Hiroshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Hiroshima by train, car, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,630 ($160) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Yokohama and Hiroshima is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Yokohama and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥21,630 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,630 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yokohama and Hiroshima. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Yokohama and Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center. instead which will take 2h 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 Yokohama and Hiroshima. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Hiroshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 2h 45m | ¥21,630($160) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 55m | ¥49,010($360) | every 3 hours | 727km (452 miles) |
| Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), Train | 3hrs | ¥41,755($305) | every 4 hours | 767km (477 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 3h 55m | ¥54,895($400) | every 3 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train | 4hrs | ¥50,515($370) | every 3 hours | 798km (496 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Bus | 4h 35m | ¥35,185($255) | 4 times a day | 838km (521 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | ¥24,915($180) | every 30 mins | 801km (497 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | ¥11,500($84) | on demand | 795km (494 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yokohama and Hiroshima
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Airlines
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