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The average train between Hiroshima and Kobe takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Hiroshima to Kobe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
275 km
Distance
¥4,800
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hiroshima to Kobe train times

Trains run hourly between Hiroshima and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hiroshima is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Kobe at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hiroshima to Kobe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hiroshima to Kobe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobe hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,000 and the journey takes 1h 20m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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