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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto

Showing times and prices for 10 Mar

Cheapest price

£63

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

1 h 35 m

Average duration

1 h 36 m

Trains per day

53

Distance

309 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hiroshima to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hiroshima to Kyoto will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.

Fast trains

Of the 53 trains that leave Hiroshima for Kyoto every day 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

JR WestNozomi 36
15:181h41
Hiroshima Station
16:59Kyoto Station
£631One-way
0 changes
JR WestNozomi 48
17:221h37
Hiroshima Station
18:59Kyoto Station
£631One-way
0 changes
JR WestNozomi 30
13:431h36
Hiroshima Station
15:19Kyoto Station
£631One-way
0 changes
JR WestNozomi 54
18:181h40
Hiroshima Station
19:58Kyoto Station
£631One-way
0 changes
JR WestNozomi 76
06:261h45
Hiroshima Station
08:11Kyoto Station
£631One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Hiroshima to Kyoto

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hiroshima to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £56.

Distance: 309 km

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Coach

£60

Average Price

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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30m

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Live departures

Hiroshima to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Hiroshima to Kyoto trains for today, Monday 9 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 15:11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR_WESTNozomi 7421:00 Hiroshima Station
1h43
22:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTHikari 50021:20 Hiroshima Station
2h42
00:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 7621:26 Hiroshima Station
1h45
23:11 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 7821:45 Hiroshima Station
1h44
23:29 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 222:08 Hiroshima Station
1h35
23:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 8022:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
23:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 8222:30 Hiroshima Station
1h41
00:11 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 422:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
00:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 8422:57 Hiroshima Station
1h41
00:38 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 8623:06 Hiroshima Station
1h40
00:46 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 623:22 Hiroshima Station
1h37
00:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 823:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
01:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
Tuesday 10 March
JR_WESTNozomi 1000:07 Hiroshima Station
1h36
01:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 12000:12 Hiroshima Station
1h41
01:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 1200:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
01:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 1400:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
02:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 9001:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
02:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 12801:12 Hiroshima Station
1h41
02:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 1601:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
02:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 1801:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
03:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 9202:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
03:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 2002:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
03:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 2202:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
04:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 9403:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
04:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 2403:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
04:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 2603:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
05:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 9604:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
05:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 2804:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
05:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 3004:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
06:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 9805:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
06:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 3205:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
06:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 3405:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
07:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 10006:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
07:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 17006:12 Hiroshima Station
1h41
07:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 3606:18 Hiroshima Station
1h41
07:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 3806:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
08:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 4007:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
08:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 10207:12 Hiroshima Station
1h41
08:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 4207:22 Hiroshima Station
1h37
08:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 4407:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
09:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 4608:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
09:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 10408:12 Hiroshima Station
1h41
09:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 4808:22 Hiroshima Station
1h37
09:59 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 5008:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
10:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 5209:03 Hiroshima Station
1h40
10:43 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 5409:18 Hiroshima Station
1h40
10:58 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 5609:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
11:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 5810:06 Hiroshima Station
1h40
11:46 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 6010:21 Hiroshima Station
1h40
12:01 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 6210:43 Hiroshima Station
1h36
12:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 6411:02 Hiroshima Station
1h35
12:37 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 27011:37 Hiroshima Station
1h37
13:14 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR_WESTNozomi 27212:03 Hiroshima Station
1h42
13:45 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hiroshima to Kyoto

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Trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 1h 36m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
309 km
Average train duration
1h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£56
Trains per day
42
Direct trains
42
Fastest train
1h 36m
First train
06:00
Last train
22:14
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train companies: JR West from Hiroshima to Kyoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Hiroshima and Kyoto from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR West

About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£56
JR West frequency
42 a day
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.
Learn more about JR West

FAQs: Hiroshima to Kyoto train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hiroshima to Kyoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Hiroshima to Kyoto can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The train journey from Hiroshima to Kyoto covers a distance of 309 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 42 per day.
The train distance from Hiroshima to Kyoto is 309 km.
The first train from Hiroshima to Kyoto leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Hiroshima to Kyoto departs at 22:14.
Trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto run approximately 42 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hiroshima to Kyoto.
Yes, there is a direct train between Hiroshima and Kyoto. The service operates 42 times per day, provided by JR West.
To get from Hiroshima to Kyoto, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Hiroshima to Kyoto.
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kyoto is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Hiroshima to Kyoto.

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