Hiroshima to Tokyo by train
Tokyo lies 674 km (419 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 823 km (511 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hiroshima | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 9.7 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion Station | Keiō Line Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, Odakyu Electric Railway Shinjuku Station |
Where to book trains from Hiroshima to Tokyo
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Staying in Tokyo
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Common questions
How far is Tokyo from Hiroshima?
674 km (419 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 823 km (511 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo by train?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Tokyo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tokyo?
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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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.