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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hikari is to night bus which costs ¥12000 - ¥17000 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hikari is to fly and car ferry which takes 8h 31m and costs ¥18000 - ¥46000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Hikari?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Hikari. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Shimata via Hiroshima and Iwakuni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Hikari?

The distance between Tokyo and Hikari is 907 km. The road distance is 886.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Hikari without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Tokyo to Hikari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Hikari train from?

Tokyo to Hikari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Where does the Tokyo to Hikari train arrive?

Tokyo to Hikari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Hikari?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hikari is 887 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Tokyo to Hikari.

Where can I stay near Hikari?

There are 41+ hotels available in Hikari.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Hikari by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, 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 Tokyo to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain
3. Take the train from Iwakuni to Shimatatrain
6h 37m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tokuyama-ekinightbus Hagi Express
13h 1m
¥12,000–17,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakunibus
3. Take the train from Iwakuni to Shimatatrain
16h 16m
Drive 886.7 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Hikaricar 886.7 km
10h 10m
¥15,457–22,326
Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)plane HND - IWK
2. Take the train from Iwakuni to Shimatatrain
5h 43m
Fly to Yamaguchi Ube Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)plane HND - UBJ
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hikaritrain
6h 33m
Fly to Hiroshima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)plane HND - HIJ
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Tokuyamatrain
6h 12m
Fly to Matsuyama Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane HND - MYJ
2. Take the car ferry from Mitsuhama to Yanaicarferry
8h 31m
¥18,082–45,316
Fly to Kitakyushu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)plane HND - KKJ
2. Take the train from Kokura to Tokuyamatrain
7h 11m

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

35Weekly Planes

1h 37mAverage Duration

¥28,168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 907.4 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Tokyo to Shimata via Hiroshima and Iwakuni in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Bocho Kotsu operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tokuyama-eki once daily. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 12h 13m.

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