Hiroshima to Chūō by bus
Chūō lies 682 km (424 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 832 km (517 mi) of road.
| Hiroshima | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 010-0443–999-3796 |
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Staying in Chūō
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Hiroshima?
682 km (424 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 832 km (517 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Chūō by bus?
About 12 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Chūō?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.