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

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct bus between Hiroshima and Sumoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Sumoto. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and arriving at Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center via Kenchodori and Kosoku Maiko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Sumoto?

The distance between Hiroshima and Sumoto is 344 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Sumoto bus from?

Hiroshima to Sumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi station.

Where does the Hiroshima to Sumoto bus arrive?

Hiroshima to Sumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Kenchodori station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Sumoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Sumoto is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Hiroshima to Sumoto.

Where can I stay near Sumoto?

There are 307+ hotels available in Sumoto.

Hiroshima to Sumoto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
3h 27m
¥9,313–12,277
Drive 288.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Sumotocar 288.4 km
4h 9m
¥4,865–7,027
Train, bus via Akashi
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Nishi-Akashitrain Kodama
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
3h 32m
¥8,669–11,471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Kenchodoribus
2. Take the bus from Kenchodori to Kosoku Maikobus
3. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
7h 42m
¥10,490
Train, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the taxi from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Sumototaxi
3h 55m
¥31,925–56,735

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

¥14,404Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Sumoto.

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Distance: 343.7 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Sumoto, Hyōgo, Japan?

You can take a bus from Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center via Kenchodori and Kosoku Maiko in around 7h 42m.

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