Hiroshima to Tokyo Bullet Train

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Hiroshima to Tokyo Train: Cost, Route Info & Schedule

Departure/Arrival Stations
Hiroshima Station ➡ Tokyo Station

Distance by Train
816 km (507 mi)

Estimated Travel Time
≈ 4 hours

Approximate Ticket Cost:
220 USD

Hiroshima is one of the most famous Japanese cities, a must-visit place for all Japan-travel enthusiasts (and who wouldn't like to explore this incredible country?) Conveniently, the city is one of the stops on the Shinkansen railway, making it easy to travel to any major Japanese city from there. Even the trip to the country's capital wouldn't tire you, as a Hiroshima to Tokyo Shinkansen train can travel between them in less than 4 hours.

As this connection is rather popular, we recommend booking your tickets beforehand to avoid the unnecessary stress before the departure. The Rail Ninja booking platform is a great tool to help you with that, offering a detailed timetable as well as to purchase a Hiroshima - Tokyo ticket in a matter of a few minutes. More information about the tickets in Japan you can find here.

Q&A: Travel From Hiroshima to Tokyo

How far is Tokyo from Hiroshima by train?

Tokyo to Hiroshima distance by train is 816 km (507 mi), which is a long journey if you are going to travel by anything but Shinkansen trains.

Can you do a day trip to Tokyo from Hiroshima?

Well, theoretically it's possible. If you take the first train, departing at 06:03 am, you will arrive in Tokyo at about 10 am. The last train of the day departs for Hiroshima at 20:01 pm, which leaves you about 10 hours to explore the best of Tokyo. Not enough to see everything, of course, but it just means that you will have a reason to come back again.