Matsubara to Hiroshima by train
Hiroshima lies 285 km (177 mi) west of Matsubara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 347 km (216 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Matsubara | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 130,855 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kawachi-Matsubara Station, Kawachi-Amami Station, Takaminosato Station | Hiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion Station |
| Postal codes | 030-0813–999-0606 | 061-1122–944-0002 |
Where to book trains from Matsubara to Hiroshima
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Matsubara?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, west of Matsubara; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matsubara to Hiroshima by train?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matsubara and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, bookable on this site.
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.