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

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima and Echizen?

No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Takefu via Kyōto and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Echizen?

The distance between Hiroshima and Echizen is 470 km. The road distance is 462.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Hiroshima to Echizen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Echizen train from?

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

Where does the Hiroshima to Echizen train arrive?

Hiroshima to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Echizen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Echizen is 463 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Hiroshima to Echizen.

Where can I stay near Echizen?

There are 85+ hotels available in Echizen.

Hiroshima to Echizen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Echizen by train, bus, or car

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 Hiroshima to Kyōtotrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
4h 3m
¥11,625–16,203
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpassbus Hiroshima EXP / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
7h 57m
¥7,500–15,000
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu ICbus
5h 31m
¥11,531–16,962
Drive 462.8 km
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Echizencar 462.8 km
6h 41m
¥7,909–11,424
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
4h 25m
¥11,731–16,462

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Echizen.

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Distance: 470.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Echizen, Japan?

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Takefu via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 4h 3m.

Train operators

Bus operators

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