Ōtsu to Hiroshima by train
Hiroshima lies 319 km (198 mi) west of Ōtsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 390 km (242 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ōtsu | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 345,070 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Ishiyama Station, Seta Station, Ōtsukyō Station | Hiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion Station |
| Postal codes | 033-0134–959-3122 | 061-1122–944-0002 |
Where to book trains from Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, west of Ōtsu; by road roughly 390 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Hiroshima by train?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōtsu 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 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.