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£30
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
35 m
Trains on 21 Sept
125
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hiroshima to Okayama is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hiroshima to Okayama will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 125 trains from Hiroshima to Okayama, including 125 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
Sakura 744
Sakura 772
Sakura 768
Mizuho 602
Sakura 758
Nozomi 64
Nozomi 42
Nozomi 48
Nozomi 84
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hiroshima to Okayama among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a ferry costs an average of £47.
Distance: 138 km
Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Hiroshima to Okayama trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 74 | 6:00 Hiroshima Station | 0h41 | 6:41 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 6:26 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:05 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 6:45 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:24 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 936 | 6:49 Hiroshima Station | 1h14 | 8:03 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 7:43 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 7:30 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 8:06 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 938 | 7:39 Hiroshima Station | 1h15 | 8:54 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 7:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 8:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 116 | 7:51 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 8:28 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 7:57 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 8:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 940 | 8:02 Hiroshima Station | 1h13 | 9:15 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:06 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 8:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 8:10 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 8:50 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 8:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 942 | 8:40 Hiroshima Station | 1h15 | 9:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 8:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 9:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 118 | 8:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 9:28 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 8:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 9:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:07 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 9:42 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 122 | 9:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 9:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 9:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 124 | 9:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 10:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 9:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 10:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 944 | 9:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 10:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 9:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 10:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 10:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 10:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 132 | 10:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 11:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 11:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 946 | 10:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 11:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 10:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 10:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 136 | 11:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 11:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 11:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 11:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 12:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 948 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 12:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 11:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 12:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 11:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 12:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 12:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 144 | 12:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 12:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 12:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 12:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 13:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 950 | 12:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 13:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 12:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 13:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 154 | 13:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 13:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 13:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 13:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 13:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 14:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 952 | 13:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 14:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 13:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 14:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 158 | 13:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 14:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 14:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 14:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 160 | 14:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 14:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 162 | 14:14 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 14:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 14:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 14:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 14:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 15:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 954 | 14:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 15:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 14:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 15:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 168 | 14:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 15:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 15:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 15:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 170 | 15:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 15:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 15:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 15:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 176 | 15:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 16:06 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 15:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 16:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 956 | 15:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 16:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 15:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 16:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 178 | 15:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 16:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 15:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 16:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 16:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 16:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 180 | 16:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 16:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 16:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 16:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 16:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 16:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 182 | 16:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 17:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 16:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 17:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 958 | 16:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 17:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 16:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 17:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 184 | 16:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 17:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 16:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 17:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 17:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 17:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 186 | 17:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 17:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 17:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 17:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 17:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 17:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 188 | 17:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 18:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 17:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 18:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 960 | 17:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 18:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 17:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 18:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 190 | 17:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 18:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 17:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 18:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 18:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 192 | 18:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 18:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 194 | 18:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 18:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 196 | 18:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 19:05 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 18:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 19:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 962 | 18:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 19:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 18:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 19:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 198 | 18:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 19:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 18:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 19:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 19:06 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 19:41 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 964 | 19:10 Hiroshima Station | 1h13 | 20:23 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 200 | 19:14 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 19:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 19:21 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 20:00 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 19:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 20:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 202 | 19:36 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 20:12 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 19:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 20:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 204 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0h41 | 20:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 19:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 20:31 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 966 | 19:57 Hiroshima Station | 1h11 | 21:08 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0h34 | 20:36 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 796 | 20:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h48 | 21:00 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 20:17 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 20:52 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 20:37 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 21:12 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 20:50 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 21:29 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 970 | 20:58 Hiroshima Station | 1h03 | 22:01 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 21:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 21:43 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 21:25 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 22:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 972 | 21:42 Hiroshima Station | 1h02 | 22:44 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 22:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 22:47 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 974 | 22:23 Hiroshima Station | 0h58 | 23:21 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 6:00 Hiroshima Station | 0h41 | 6:41 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 6:26 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:05 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 6:45 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:24 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 936 | 6:49 Hiroshima Station | 1h14 | 8:03 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 7:43 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 7:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 7:30 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 8:06 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 938 | 7:39 Hiroshima Station | 1h15 | 8:54 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 7:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 8:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 7:57 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 8:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 940 | 8:02 Hiroshima Station | 1h13 | 9:15 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:06 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 8:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 740 | 8:10 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 8:50 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 8:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 942 | 8:40 Hiroshima Station | 1h15 | 9:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 8:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 9:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 8:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 9:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:07 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 9:42 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 9:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 124 | 9:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 10:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 9:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 10:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 944 | 9:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 10:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 9:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 126 | 9:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 10:28 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 10:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 10:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 10:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 130 | 10:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 10:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 10:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 132 | 10:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 11:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 11:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 946 | 10:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 11:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 10:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 788 | 10:50 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 11:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 10:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 11:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 136 | 11:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 11:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 138 | 11:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 11:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 11:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 140 | 11:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 12:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 11:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 12:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 948 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 12:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 11:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 12:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 142 | 11:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 12:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 11:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 12:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 12:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 144 | 12:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 12:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 146 | 12:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 12:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 12:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 148 | 12:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 13:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 12:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 13:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 950 | 12:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 13:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 12:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 150 | 12:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 13:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 13:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 13:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 152 | 13:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 13:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 154 | 13:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 13:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 13:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 13:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 156 | 13:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 14:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 13:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 14:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 952 | 13:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 14:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 13:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 14:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 158 | 13:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 14:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 790 | 13:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 14:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 14:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 14:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 160 | 14:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 14:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 162 | 14:14 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 14:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 14:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 14:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 164 | 14:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:01 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 166 | 14:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 15:09 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 14:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 15:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 954 | 14:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 15:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 14:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 15:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 168 | 14:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 15:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 792 | 14:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 15:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 15:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 170 | 15:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 15:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 15:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 15:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 15:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 174 | 15:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 16:01 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 176 | 15:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 16:06 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 15:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 16:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 956 | 15:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 16:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 15:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 16:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 178 | 15:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 16:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 15:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 16:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 16:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 16:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 180 | 16:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 16:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 16:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 16:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 16:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 16:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 182 | 16:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 17:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 16:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 17:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 958 | 16:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 17:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 16:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 17:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 184 | 16:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 17:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 16:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 17:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 17:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 17:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 186 | 17:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 17:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 17:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 17:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 17:22 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 17:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 188 | 17:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 18:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 17:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 18:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 960 | 17:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 18:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 17:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 18:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 190 | 17:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 18:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 17:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 18:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 18:39 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 192 | 18:08 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 18:45 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 194 | 18:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 18:18 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 18:57 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 196 | 18:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 19:05 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 18:33 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 19:13 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 962 | 18:38 Hiroshima Station | 1h17 | 19:55 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 18:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 19:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 198 | 18:49 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 19:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 18:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 19:32 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 19:06 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 19:41 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 964 | 19:10 Hiroshima Station | 1h13 | 20:23 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 200 | 19:14 Hiroshima Station | 0h37 | 19:51 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 19:21 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 20:00 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 19:29 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 20:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 202 | 19:36 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 20:12 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 19:43 Hiroshima Station | 0h36 | 20:19 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 204 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0h41 | 20:27 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 19:53 Hiroshima Station | 0h38 | 20:31 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 966 | 19:57 Hiroshima Station | 1h11 | 21:08 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0h34 | 20:36 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 796 | 20:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h48 | 21:00 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 20:17 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 20:52 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 206 | 20:21 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 20:56 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 20:37 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 21:12 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 20:50 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 21:29 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 970 | 20:58 Hiroshima Station | 1h03 | 22:01 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 21:03 Hiroshima Station | 0h40 | 21:43 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 21:25 Hiroshima Station | 0h39 | 22:04 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 972 | 21:42 Hiroshima Station | 1h02 | 22:44 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 22:12 Hiroshima Station | 0h35 | 22:47 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 974 | 22:23 Hiroshima Station | 0h58 | 23:21 Okayama Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hiroshima to Okayama run on average 104 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 104 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 08:53. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 34m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 104 |
Direct trains 104 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 8:53 |
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Discover the best of Okayama — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Okayama trip today.
Compact museum inside Okayama Castle with exhibits on the castle’s history, rulers and reconstruction.
Leading art museum showing Japanese and international works, with changing exhibitions in a central location.
Museum focusing on modern and contemporary art, set beside Korakuen with rotating shows and a striking design.
Spacious landscape garden with ponds, teahouses and seasonal flowers; one of Okayama’s essential sightseeing spots.
Canal-side historic quarter in nearby Kurashiki, loved for preserved warehouses, bridges and evening atmosphere.
Lively pedestrian avenue near Okayama Station, lined with shops, trees and access to the city’s main commercial area.
The Hiroshima to Okayama train route is one of the most convenient and well-served rail connections in western Japan, linking two of the Chugoku region's most compelling cities along the Sanyo Shinkansen corridor. Whether you are heading east toward Okayama after exploring Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, or making your way further along the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen network, this route offers a fast and straightforward connection between the two cities.
Hiroshima Station is located at 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822, while Okayama Station sits at 1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0024. Both stations are centrally positioned within their respective cities, making arrival and departure easy to manage without additional transfers.
The Sanyo Shinkansen operates directly between these two stations, with both the Nozomi and Hikari bullet train services calling at Hiroshima and Okayama. For JR Pass holders, the Hikari and Sakura services are the recommended options, as the Nozomi is not covered by the standard JR Pass. The route passes through the scenic coastline of the Seto Inland Sea area, offering glimpses of the mountainous Chugoku landscape along the way.
Beyond the Shinkansen, the Sanyo Main Line also connects the two cities via conventional rail, providing a slower but more affordable alternative for those without a JR Pass who prefer a local travel experience through the smaller towns between Hiroshima and Okayama.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
Traveling the Hiroshima to Okayama bullet train is a smooth and effortless experience, typical of the high standards Japan's Shinkansen network is known for. Trains depart from Hiroshima Station's dedicated Shinkansen platforms, which are clearly marked in both Japanese and English and separated from the conventional rail platforms by a dedicated ticket gate.
Seating options
Best seats for the view
The stretch between Hiroshima and Okayama runs through a varied landscape of hills, tunnels, and coastal scenery near the Seto Inland Sea. To make the most of the views:
On-board experience
The Shinkansen is exceptionally punctual, clean, and quiet. For such a short connection, there is no need to over-prepare, but picking up a light snack or drink at Hiroshima Station before boarding is a good habit. Hiroshima Station's ekiben options are particularly worth exploring, the region is famous for oysters and momiji manju (maple leaf-shaped cakes filled with red bean paste), and several station vendors sell travel-friendly versions of both.
Best time of year to travel
Okayama Station is one of the most strategically well-placed stations in western Japan, sitting at the junction of several important rail lines and serving as a natural gateway to some of the region's lesser-known but deeply rewarding destinations.
Within Okayama
From Okayama Station, the city's tram network (Okayama Electric Tramway) provides easy access to central attractions including Okayama Castle and Koraku-en garden, widely regarded as one of Japan's three great landscape gardens. The tram stop is located just outside the station's east exit and is clearly signed. Buses also serve the wider city, and taxis are readily available at the station's main exits.
Day trips and regional connections
Okayama's position makes it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region:
Your JR Pass remains valid across all of these JR-operated connections, making Okayama an ideal hub for a multi-destination trip through the region.
Okayama Station (1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0024) is a busy but well-organized interchange with clear English signage throughout. Arriving from Hiroshima, you will descend from the Shinkansen platforms to the main concourse, where exits for both the east and west sides of the city are clearly marked.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Okayama for the first time
Okayama is often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors, but this works in the visitor's favor, the city has excellent infrastructure, manageable crowds, and a relaxed pace that makes it genuinely enjoyable to explore. The Momotaro statue outside the east exit, dedicated to the city's beloved folk hero, is a classic first landmark and a useful meeting point.
The east side of the station faces the city center and is where most visitors will head, while the west exit connects to a quieter residential and commercial area. For those continuing to Kurashiki, the JR Sanyo Main Line departs from the conventional rail platforms on the station's lower level, straightforward to find once you have cleared the Shinkansen gates.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hiroshima to Okayama 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 Okayama, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hiroshima to Okayama trains use the Hiroshima Station to Okayama Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hiroshima and Okayama train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hiroshima Station is 1 km from Hiroshima city centre. Public transport options include:
Hiroshima Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas. ATMs are international ATMs available throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hiroshima Station.
Available at Hiroshima Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hiroshima Station: Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms.
Okayama Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Okayama Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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