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How to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo
Every practical way to travel from Hiroshima to Tokyo, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hiroshima Station → Tokyo Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 55m
- Typical fare
- ¥19,760
- Changes
- Direct
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Flight
- Journey time
- 4h 10m
- Typical fare
- ¥16,000
- Changes
- Direct
Door-to-door estimate: includes getting to the airport, security, and the ride into town at the other end.
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 13h
- Typical fare
- ¥9,000
- Changes
- 1
Via Hiroshima → Osaka → Tokyo
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
Almost exactly the break-even distance between rail and air. The shinkansen is about four hours door to door with no airport transfer; the flight is nominally shorter but rarely wins once you add Haneda and Hiroshima airport access.
Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥39,520 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 55m for a typical fare of ¥19,760.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo?
- Highway Bus — about 13h for a typical fare of ¥9,000.
- How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 55m for a typical fare of ¥19,760.