Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Station: limousine bus price and time
Hiroshima Airport has no rail link to the city: limousine buses run to Hiroshima Station and the Hiroshima Bus Center. Here are the one-way prices and journey times from Hiroshima Airport's own timetable page, and what the JR Pass covers.
The short answer
- Cheapest
- Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station: ¥1,50045 min
- Fastest
- Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station: 45 min¥1,500
- With a JR Pass
- No pass-covered option in our verified data
One adult, one way, regular ticket; 2 verified options compared below (checked ).
Options at a glance
One adult, one way, regular ticket price as printed by each operator. Sorted by destination, then price.
Bus
| Option | To | Price (one adult) | Time | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport limousine busHiroshima Airport limousine bus | Hiroshima Bus Center (city centre) | ¥1,500One adult, one way. | 55 mintime stated by the operator | Not covered |
| Airport limousine busHiroshima Airport limousine bus | Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit) | ¥1,500One adult, one way. | 45 mintime stated by the operator | Not covered |
Data notes for each option
- Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Bus Center (city centre): Time stated on Hiroshima Airport's limousine bus page: 55 minutes, an estimate; road traffic can make it longer.
- Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit): Time stated on Hiroshima Airport's limousine bus page: 45-50 minutes (45 is the lower end); the page says the times are estimates that change with road conditions.
- Source: Limousine bus timetable (リムジンバス時刻表): journey times and fares (Hiroshima International Airport Co., Ltd.) · Verified on · Japanese page. Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit ⇔ Hiroshima Airport: 45-50 min, 1,500 yen. Hiroshima Bus Center ⇔ Hiroshima Airport: 55 min, 1,500 yen. The page says the times are estimates and can change with road conditions.
With a JR Pass
The nationwide JAPAN RAIL PASS covers JR Group trains, including limited express, rapid and local trains (the official site notes 'some exceptions'). Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid. Airport buses are not covered (the pass covers JR Bus local lines only and is not valid on JR Bus express routes).
None of the Hiroshima Airport options in our verified data are covered by the pass.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima?
Of the options we have verified, this one has the lowest one-way fare. Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit), operated by Hiroshima Airport limousine bus: ¥1,500 one way for one adult. One adult, one way. Journey time: 45 min (time stated by the operator).
Can I use the JR Pass from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima?
Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Bus Center: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies.
How much is the airport bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima?
Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Bus Center (city centre), operated by Hiroshima Airport limousine bus: ¥1,500 one way for one adult. One adult, one way. Journey time: 55 min (time stated by the operator). Airport limousine bus to Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit), operated by Hiroshima Airport limousine bus: ¥1,500 one way for one adult. One adult, one way. Journey time: 45 min (time stated by the operator).
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Top-rated tours in Hiroshima
The three highest-rated tours Viator listed for Hiroshima on 28 Oct 2026. Booking on Viator suits travellers who want a fixed time and meeting point before they arrive.
Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima
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Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial & City Tour with Local Guide
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Miyajima Sea Pilgrimage to Itsukushima Shrine Oyster Farm Visit
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Sources
- Source: Limousine bus timetable (リムジンバス時刻表): journey times and fares (Hiroshima International Airport Co., Ltd.) · Verified on · Japanese page. Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit ⇔ Hiroshima Airport: 45-50 min, 1,500 yen. Hiroshima Bus Center ⇔ Hiroshima Airport: 55 min, 1,500 yen. The page says the times are estimates and can change with road conditions.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.