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How to get from Nikko to Hiroshima
Every practical way to travel from Nikko to Hiroshima, compared on time, cost and changes.
Tobu-Nikko Station → Hiroshima Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 5h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥22,810
- Changes
- 1
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Hiroshima
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 14h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥12,050
- Changes
- 2
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Osaka → Hiroshima
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
Overnight highway bus
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 ¥45,620 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 Nikko to Hiroshima?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 45m for a typical fare of ¥22,810.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nikko to Hiroshima?
- Highway Bus — about 14h 50m for a typical fare of ¥12,050.
- How long does it take to get from Nikko to Hiroshima?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 45m for a typical fare of ¥22,810.