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

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Ehime is to car ferry which costs ¥7300 - ¥7700 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Ehime is to car ferry which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥7300 - ¥7700.

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima and Ehime?

No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Ehime. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Ehime?

The distance between Hiroshima and Ehime is 85 km.

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

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Ehime without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Hiroshima to Ehime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Ehime train from?

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

Where does the Hiroshima to Ehime train arrive?

Hiroshima to Ehime train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Ehime?

There are 170+ hotels available in Ehime.

Hiroshima to Ehime - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, tram

There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Ehime by car ferry, train, bus, tram, or ferry

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyamacarferry
2h 31m
¥7,335–7,629
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Onomichitrain Kodama
2. Take the bus from Shinonomichi-eki to Matsuyama City Stationbus
3h 49m
¥5,221–9,084
Train
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
4h 14m
¥10,121–14,752
Tram, ferry
1. Take the tram from Chuden-Mae to Hiroshima Port(Ujina)tram [175897] Hiroshima Electric Railway No.1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyamaferry
3h 21m
¥8,370–8,510

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Ehime.

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Distance: 84.9 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Setonaikaikisen operates a car ferry from Kure to Matsuyama hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,719 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hiroshima to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Okayama in around 4h 14m.

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