Hiroshima to Akashi by train
Akashi lies 236 km (147 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 288 km (179 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hiroshima | Akashi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 303,601 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion Station | Nishi-Akashi Station, Ōkubo Station, Uozumi Station |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 294-0821–950-0084 |
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Common questions
How far is Akashi from Hiroshima?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 288 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Akashi by train?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Akashi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.