At a glance

How do I travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima by train?

Travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima along the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, usually departing from Tokyo or Shinagawa Station. Search your date to compare direct and connecting options, including any change at Shin-Osaka. Consider journey time, connection intervals and seat class together. Confirm trains and prices in the results and your order.

Confirm your departure and arrival stations first

Departure station
Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station
Arrival station
Hiroshima Station
Rail corridor
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor
Live information
Check live search results for trains, fares, availability and journey times
Related station guidesTokyo StationHiroshima Station

Compare Tokyo and Shinagawa stations based on your accommodation, then check direct or connecting options for your date. If changing trains, include station walking time, the connection interval and onward local transport in Hiroshima.

What to compare when choosing a train

  1. Stations:Use the full station name, not just the city name.
  2. Dates:For overnight or cross-border trips, check both the boarding date and arrival date.
  3. Seat class:Compare options by journey length, rest needs and actual availability.
  4. Connections:Allow for travel from your accommodation to the station, station procedures and onward transport after arrival.

Booking and boarding documents

After payment, confirm ticket issuance and check each leg’s train, carriage, seat and boarding document against the complete itinerary.

Travel reminder

Search trains and availability for your travel date before departure, and confirm ticket issuance after payment. Save your boarding documents offline. Follow railway and station notices for temporary service changes.

Tokyo to Hiroshima FAQs

A through train is not guaranteed for every date and service. Check live results for your date and whether a change at Shin-Osaka or another station is required.

Shinagawa may be a departure option on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Confirm whether it serves your chosen train using the results and the full station name in your order.

The route name alone does not determine this. Check the complete itinerary and transfers in live results, plus the boarding documents specified in your order.

Official references

Official information and travel rules

Use these official channels to check boarding, baggage and entry requirements. Search schedules, fares and availability for your date, and check railway and station notices for temporary changes.

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