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Hiroshima to Ube by train

Ube lies 121 km (75 mi) south-west of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 40 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 148 km (92 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HiroshimaUbe
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.2 million173,733
Elevation16 m (52 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordHiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion StationTsumazaki Station, Nagato-Nagasawa Station, Iwahana Station
Postal codes061-1122–944-0002752-0923

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Common questions

How far is Ube from Hiroshima?

121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hiroshima; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Ube by train?

About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Ube?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.