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

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Shimane?

The distance between Hiroshima and Shimane is 334 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Hiroshima to Shimane, including transfers.

Train or bus from Hiroshima to Shimane?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Shimane is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Shimane?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Shimane is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Hiroshima to Shimane.

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 120+ hotels available in Shimane.

Hiroshima to Shimane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Shimane by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
4h 28m
¥11,221–16,252
Drive 164.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Matsuecar 164.1 km
2h 9m
¥2,807–4,055
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonagobus
4h 54m
¥6,200–6,750
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hamadabus
2. Take the train from Hamada to Izumoshitrain
3. Take the train from Dentetsuizumoshi to Matsueshinjikoonsentrain
5h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Shimane.

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Distance: 333.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Matsue via Okayama and Matsue in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Yonago 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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