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Kobe to Hiroshima trains

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The average train between Kobe and Hiroshima takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Kobe to Hiroshima. 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 34m
Duration
275 km
Distance
¥4,800
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kobe to Hiroshima train times

Trains run hourly between Kobe and Hiroshima. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Hiroshima at 11:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kobe to Hiroshima? 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 Kobe to Hiroshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Hiroshima every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,000 and the journey takes 1h 18m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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