Getting to Hiroshima by Road

Getting to Hiroshima by Road

Hiroshima is conveniently located, thus making it easy to reach the city by any mode of transport. While Hiroshima is connected by frequent air and train services, the ones traveling by bus can also commute to the city with considerable ease. Hiroshima has a regular bus service which connects it well with the other parts of Japan.

Getting to Hiroshima by road at night is a comfortable journey with the overnight buses, most of which are equipped with toilets and comfortable seats to ensure a smooth and hassle free journey.

From Tokyo, the New Breeze overnight buses run everyday to Hiroshima. The two buses leave from Tokyo at 8 and 9 at night, reaching Hiroshima at around 8 in the next morning. The buses coming back to Tokyo leave at 7 and 8 in the evening, and reach at around 7 in the next day.

The Sanyo Dream Hiroshima is an overnight bus service that departs from Osaka station. Venus leaves Osaka from the Namba Bus Terminal, reaching Hiroshima in approximately 6 or 7 hours. The overnight bus from Kyoto also takes 6 hours to come to Hiroshima.

Hiroshima is connected to the major cities of Japan by a number of daytime buses. Traveling to Hiroshima by road is a pleasure in the daytime as the scenic locales that the buses pass through are an added perk to the journey.

Hiroshima is connected to Osaka by frequent express buses. A number of buses leave from Osaka everyday, taking around 5 hours to reach Hiroshima. The bus service from Kyoto takes a little more than 5 hours to travel to Hiroshima. Daytime buses to the city are also available from a few other cities like Okayama, Fukuyama, Takamatsu and Fukuoka.

The Highway or Kosoku buses promise a fascinating journey to the city. Though they take longer than the express trains, the buses offer cheaper rates and are popular for long distance travels.

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