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Discover the Japan Rail PassCheapest price on 11 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
1 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
1 h 20 m
Trains on 11 Sept
156
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kobe to Hiroshima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kobe to Hiroshima will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 156 trains from Kobe to Hiroshima, including 156 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 753
Nozomi 47
Nozomi 13
Nozomi 79
Nozomi 1
Nozomi 211
Mizuho 605
Nozomi 43
Nozomi 99
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kobe to Hiroshima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 252 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kobe to Hiroshima:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kobe to Hiroshima costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Hiroshima take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 35m.
You'll arrive about 2h 25m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with JR West.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kobe to Hiroshima trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 7:25 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h48 | 7:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 7:57 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 8:18 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 939 | 6:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h27 | 9:26 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 8:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 9:04 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 9:04 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:09 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h20 | 9:10 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:17 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:17 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 9:28 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h43 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h41 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:39 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:39 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:42 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h51 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:44 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h49 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 10:22 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 10:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 117 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 10:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 117 | 9:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 10:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 12:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 11:20 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 11:52 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:59 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:59 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 12:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 12:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 12:52 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 13:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 13:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 13:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 13:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 13:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 13:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 14:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 14:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 14:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 13:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 14:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 14:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 13:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 14:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 757 | 13:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 14:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 14:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 13:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 14:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 15:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 13:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 15:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 15:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 14:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 15:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 15:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 14:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 15:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 759 | 14:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 15:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 16:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 14:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 16:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 16:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 15:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 16:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 16:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 15:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 16:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 761 | 15:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 16:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 17:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 15:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 17:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 15:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 17:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 16:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 17:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 16:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 763 | 16:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 17:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 18:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 16:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 18:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 16:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 18:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 18:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 17:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 18:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 18:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 17:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 18:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 765 | 17:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 18:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 183 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 18:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 183 | 17:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 18:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 961 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 17:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 19:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 767 | 17:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 19:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 18:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 19:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 18:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 769 | 18:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 19:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 191 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 19:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 191 | 18:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 965 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 18:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 18:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 20:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 19:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 20:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 19:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 771 | 19:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 20:50 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 967 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 22:06 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 21:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 19:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 21:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 201 | 19:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 21:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 201 | 19:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 21:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 19:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 21:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 21:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 20:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 21:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 20:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 21:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 20:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 21:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 773 | 20:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 21:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 207 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 21:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 207 | 20:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 21:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 969 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h16 | 22:53 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 22:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 20:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 22:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 21:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 22:30 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 21:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 22:30 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 211 | 21:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 22:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 211 | 21:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h19 | 22:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 22:44 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 21:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 22:44 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 973 | 21:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h13 | 23:41 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 23:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 21:38 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 23:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 22:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 23:32 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 22:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 23:32 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 23:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 22:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 23:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 7:25 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h48 | 7:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 7:57 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 8:18 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 939 | 6:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h27 | 9:26 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 8:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 9:04 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 9:04 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:09 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h20 | 9:10 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:17 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:17 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 9:28 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 787 | 8:05 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h40 | 9:45 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h43 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h41 | 9:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:39 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:39 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:49 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:42 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h51 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:44 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h49 | 10:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 10:22 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 10:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 9:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 10:36 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 10:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 12:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 9:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 11:20 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:38 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 11:52 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:59 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:59 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 13:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 12:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 12:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 10:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 131 | 11:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:37 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 131 | 11:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 12:37 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 12:52 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 135 | 11:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 12:56 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 14:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 13:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 13:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 13:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 13:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 13:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 13:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 12:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 13:55 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 14:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 14:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 14:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 13:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 14:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 14:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 13:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 14:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 757 | 13:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 14:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 15:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 13:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 15:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 15:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 14:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 15:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 15:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 14:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 15:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 759 | 14:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 15:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 16:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 14:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 16:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 16:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 15:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 16:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 163 | 15:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 16:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 163 | 15:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 16:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 16:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 15:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 16:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 761 | 15:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 16:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 17:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 15:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 17:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 15:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 17:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 16:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 17:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 16:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 17:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 763 | 16:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 17:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 18:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 16:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 18:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 16:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 18:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 18:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 17:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 18:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 18:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 17:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 18:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 765 | 17:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 18:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 961 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 20:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 17:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 19:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 767 | 17:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 19:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 18:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 19:23 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 18:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 19:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 769 | 18:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 19:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 965 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 21:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 18:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 20:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 18:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:19 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 20:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 19:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 20:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 19:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 20:42 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 771 | 19:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 20:50 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 967 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 22:06 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 21:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 19:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 21:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 19:54 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 21:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 21:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 20:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 21:27 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 20:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 21:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 20:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 21:46 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 773 | 20:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 21:51 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 969 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h16 | 22:53 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 22:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 20:41 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 22:02 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 21:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 22:30 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 21:02 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 22:30 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 22:44 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 21:23 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 22:44 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 973 | 21:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 2h13 | 23:41 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 23:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 21:38 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 23:07 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 22:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 23:32 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 22:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 23:32 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 23:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 22:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 23:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Kobe to Hiroshima run on average 138 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 138 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 138 |
Direct trains 138 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The Kobe to Hiroshima train route is one of the most rewarding journeys along Japan's western Honshu corridor, connecting two cities with very different personalities but equally compelling reasons to visit. Travelers board at Shin-Kobe Station (1 Kanocho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0001) and arrive at Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822), with the Sanyo Shinkansen carrying passengers swiftly across this stretch of the San'yo region.
Shin-Kobe Station sits at the foot of the Rokko mountain range and is Kobe's sole Shinkansen stop, making it the natural starting point for anyone planning the Kobe to Hiroshima bullet train journey. From here, the line heads west along the coast, passing through Okayama before curving into Hiroshima, a city rebuilt from the ground up and now recognized as one of Japan's most historically significant destinations.
The route passes through some of the most scenic lowland and coastal landscapes in western Japan, with occasional glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea adding to the appeal. Whether you are making a focused day trip or continuing further west as part of a longer itinerary, the kobe to hiroshima by train connection is straightforward, well-served, and highly recommended.
For those planning to travel beyond this single connection, the Hikari and Sakura Shinkansen services on this corridor are fully covered by the JR Pass, making multi-city travel across Japan significantly more economical.
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 Kobe to Hiroshima shinkansen route is a smooth and genuinely pleasant experience. Shin-Kobe Station is compact compared to the major hubs like Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, which means boarding is quick and straightforward, a welcome contrast to the busier interchanges further east.
Seating and comfort
The Sanyo Shinkansen offers two main travel classes:
Best seats for the view
The stretch between Kobe and Hiroshima runs largely along the southern coast of Honshu, with sections that afford views toward the Seto Inland Sea. To make the most of the scenery:
On-board experience
Like all Shinkansen services, the train from Kobe to Hiroshima is clean, punctual, and quiet. Trolley service passes through the carriages with drinks, snacks, and light meals, but many seasoned travelers prefer picking up a Kobe-style bento or a pastry from one of the food stalls inside Shin-Kobe Station before departure. Kobe has a long tradition of Western-influenced cuisine, and the station's shops reflect this, it is worth arriving a few minutes early simply to browse.
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Hiroshima Station is well positioned as a regional hub, giving travelers easy access to the city's main attractions as well as some of the most visited destinations in western Japan.
Within Hiroshima
The city's tram (streetcar) network is one of the most practical and atmospheric ways to get around. Lines depart directly from outside Hiroshima Station and connect to the Peace Memorial Park, the city center, and the port area. A one-day tram pass is available and worth picking up if you plan to move around the city freely. Buses and taxis supplement the network for areas not covered by tram.
Day trips and regional connections
Hiroshima's location on the Sanyo Shinkansen line makes it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region:
If you are traveling as part of a broader Japan itinerary, combining Kobe, Hiroshima, and points further west such as Hakata or Nagasaki, your JR Pass covers all Shinkansen connections on the Sanyo line, making this corridor one of the most efficient to navigate.
Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822) has undergone significant modernization in recent years, and arriving here today means stepping into a bright, well-organized terminal with clear English signage throughout. The station building houses a broad selection of shops, restaurants, and services across multiple floors, so even a short layover offers plenty to do.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Hiroshima for the first time
Hiroshima is a city that defies expectations. Rebuilt entirely after 1945, it is clean, modern, and remarkably forward-looking, while remaining deeply committed to its history and its message of peace. First-time visitors are often struck by the contrast between the city's contemporary vibrancy and the solemnity of the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, located about 20 minutes from the station by tram.
Beyond the Peace Memorial, Hiroshima rewards exploration: the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle, the tranquil Shukkei-en Garden, and the lively Hondori shopping arcade all sit within easy reach of the station. The city is also rightly famous for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a layered savory pancake distinct from the Osaka version, and the streets around the station are an excellent place to try it for the first time.
Omio makes it simple to search, compare, and book your train from Kobe to Hiroshima, so you can focus on planning what comes next rather than navigating ticketing systems. Whether you are making this journey as a standalone trip or as part of a longer adventure across Japan, the connection is one you are unlikely to forget.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kobe to Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kobe to Hiroshima trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kobe and Hiroshima 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.
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