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How to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima
Every practical way to travel from Nagasaki to Hiroshima, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nagasaki Station → Hiroshima Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 2h 35m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,050
- Changes
- 2
Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Hiroshima
Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 6h
- Typical fare
- ¥10,350
- Changes
- 2
Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Hiroshima
Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen
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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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥30,100 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 Nagasaki to Hiroshima?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 35m for a typical fare of ¥15,050.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima?
- Highway Bus — about 6h for a typical fare of ¥10,350.
- How long does it take to get from Nagasaki to Hiroshima?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 35m for a typical fare of ¥15,050.