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How to get from Fukuoka to Hiroshima
Every practical way to travel from Fukuoka to Hiroshima, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakata Station → Hiroshima Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 1h 5m
- Typical fare
- ¥9,000
- Changes
- Direct
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 4h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥4,300
- Changes
- Direct
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
About an hour on the Sanyo Shinkansen — short enough that Fukuoka's food scene is a legitimate day trip, though it deserves an overnight.
Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥18,000 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Hiroshima?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 1h 5m for a typical fare of ¥9,000.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Hiroshima?
- Highway Bus — about 4h 30m for a typical fare of ¥4,300.
- How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Hiroshima?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 1h 5m for a typical fare of ¥9,000.