What is the cheapest way to get from Hikari to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Hikari to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥12000 - ¥17000 and takes 13h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hikari to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Hikari to Tokyo is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs ¥18000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct train between Hikari and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Hikari to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Shimata and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Iwakuni and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Hikari to Tokyo?

The distance between Hikari and Tokyo is 907 km. The road distance is 885.1 km.

How do I travel from Hikari to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Hikari to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hikari to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Hikari to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikari to Tokyo train from?

Hikari to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shimata station.

Where does the Hikari to Tokyo train arrive?

Hikari to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwakuni station.

Can I drive from Hikari to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikari to Tokyo is 885 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Hikari to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10837+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Hikari to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Hikari to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, plane, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shimata to Iwakunitrain
2. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Tōkyō Stationtrain
6h 19m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Tokuyama-eki to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitnightbus Hagi Express
13h 31m
¥12,000–17,000
Drive 885.1 km
1. Drive from Hikari to Tokyocar 885.1 km
10h 5m
¥15,247–22,023
Train to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shimata to Iwakunitrain
2. Fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane IWK - HND
5h 8m
Train to Yamaguchi Ube Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hikari to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Fly from Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UBJ - HND
5h 37m
Train, bus to Hiroshima Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airportbus
3. Fly from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane HIJ - HND
5h 15m
¥18,400–50,368
Train, train to Kitakyushu Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hikari to Tokuyamatrain
2. Take the train from Tokuyama to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Kusamitrain
4. Fly from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KKJ - HND
5h 34m
Car ferry to Matsuyama Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Yanai to Mitsuhamacarferry
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane MYJ - HND
7h 59m
¥29,340–51,120
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
4. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane OIT - HND
7h 17m
¥22,629–53,162

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

35Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

¥16,438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 907.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Hikari, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Shimata to Tōkyō Station via Iwakuni and Hiroshima in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Bocho Kotsu operates a vehicle from Tokuyama-eki to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 12h 14m.

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