Tokyo to Hiroshima

Tokyo to Hiroshima

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Tokyo to Hiroshima Schedule

Tokyo to Hiroshima Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Shinkansen JR Central Standard 06:00 - 09:54¥ 20,748
Shinkansen JR Central Standard 09:30 - 13:24¥ 20,748
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 10:30 - 14:24¥ 28,161
Japan Airlines Economy #JL25912:10 - 13:35¥ 22,221
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 15:30 - 19:24¥ 28,161
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 17:30 - 21:24¥ 28,161
Long hauling ZBC1 AC Seater 19:30 - 05:48¥ 6,171
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 20:00 - 23:54¥ 19,299

Transportation from Tokyo to Hiroshima

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Hiroshima

Cheapest Transport$88
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 午前
Latest Departure9:03 午後
Departures per day58
Distance764 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Long hauling ZBC1, Shinkansen JR Central

How to get from Tokyo to Hiroshima

Travelling between Tokyo and Hiroshima is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 181.56 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 87.59.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Hiroshima?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Tokyo and Hiroshima depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Hiroshima. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 18m to reach Hiroshima.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Hiroshima?

Travelling between Tokyo and Hiroshima can be as cheap as USD 87.59 if you opt for a Long hauling ZBC1 bus and as expensive as USD 181.56 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tokyo and Hiroshima ?

  • 57 from Tokyo to Hiroshima starting from 06:00 Tokyo until 21:03 Tokyo
  • 1 from Tokyo to Hiroshima starting from 19:30 Tokyo until 19:30 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Hiroshima.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 112.42.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tokyo and Hiroshima

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Hiroshima overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Hiroshima

Long hauling ZBC1

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Tokyo to Hiroshima?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 97% took a train
  • 3% opted for a bus