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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki

Composite routes from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki

Cheapest
2 h 19 min
Car
184 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
51 min
Hourly
$41.92–$60.98
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
14 min
Every 30 minutes
0570-04-1717
0570-04-1717
Call
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Website
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Website
6h 1m
Once daily
$19.06–$45.73
0570-666-012
0570-666-012
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki is to drive which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki is to train via Kokura which takes 1h 19m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima and Shimonoseki?

No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Shimonoseki via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

The distance between Hiroshima and Shimonoseki is 202 km. The road distance is 191 km.

How do I travel from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki without a car?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki without a car is to train via Kokura which takes 1h 19m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Shimonoseki train from?

Hiroshima to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Hiroshima station.

Train or bus from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki is to train via Kokura which takes 1h 19m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $39.13 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Hiroshima to Shimonoseki train arrive?

Hiroshima to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Shimonoseki is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki.

Where can I stay near Shimonoseki?

There are 138+ hotels available in Shimonoseki. Prices start at $25.21 per night.
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