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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Osaka to Hiroshima
Showing times and prices for 11 Jun
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
142
Distance
281 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Hiroshima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Osaka to Hiroshima will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Fast trains
Of the 142 trains that leave Osaka for Hiroshima every day 142 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 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.
Nozomi 18:241h25Shin-Osaka Station9:49Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes- Nozomi 4518:021h21Shin-Osaka Station19:23Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 4317:411h21Shin-Osaka Station19:02Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
Nozomi 6914:151h27Shin-Osaka Station15:42Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes- Nozomi 38:411h21Shin-Osaka Station10:02Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6057:501h20Shin-Osaka Station9:10Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes- Nozomi 4518:021h21Shin-Osaka Station19:23Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 4317:411h21Shin-Osaka Station19:02Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 38:411h21Shin-Osaka Station10:02Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 4718:411h21Shin-Osaka Station20:02Hiroshima Station£521One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Osaka to Hiroshima
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osaka to Hiroshima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 281 km
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2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Osaka to Hiroshima train times
The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Hiroshima trains for tomorrow, Friday 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| 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 | |
| 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 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 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 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 | |
| Friday 12 June | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 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 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 179 | 17:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 18:33 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 179 | 17:08 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 18:33 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 189 | 18:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 19:37 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 189 | 18:14 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 19:37 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 | |
| Nozomi 193 | 18:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 20:11 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 193 | 18:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 20:11 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 | |
| Nozomi 199 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 20:54 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 199 | 19:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h22 | 20:54 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 | |
| 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 209 | 20:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 22:15 Hiroshima Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 209 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 22:15 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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Overview: Train from Osaka to Hiroshima
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Trains from Osaka to Hiroshima run on average 108 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 108 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 1h 21m.
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 £21
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 108 |
Direct trains 108 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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 £21
Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Osaka to Hiroshima trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Osaka and Hiroshima from £21. 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 21m
Cheapest Price
£55
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.
JR Central
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£51
Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen
When exploring western Japan, taking the direct Sanyo Shinkansen line down to Hiroshima is an absolute must. The Osaka to Hiroshima Shinkansen is a wonderfully scenic and efficient journey that transports you seamlessly across the country. Taking the dedicated Osaka to Hiroshima bullet train is the fastest way to travel between these two major hubs.
Whether you are seeking out historic monuments or venturing toward the islands, booking your trains in Japan is incredibly straightforward with Omio.
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Which Train Should You Choose?
When booking your Shinkansen tickets, you will notice several different train services operating on the Sanyo line. Here is a quick guide to help you choose the best option for your holiday:
- Mizuho & Nozomi: The Mizuho Osaka Hiroshima and Nozomi Osaka Hiroshima trains are the absolute fastest options available, making the fewest stops and completing the journey in roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- Sakura: The Sakura Shinkansen Osaka Hiroshima service is the perfect middle ground. It takes only slightly longer than the Nozomi but is highly recommended for UK tourists, as it is fully covered by the JR Pass.
- Kodama: The Kodama is the slowest option, stopping at every single regional station along the route.
If you are travelling with a Japan Rail Pass, you can travel on the Sakura and Kodama services completely free of charge. If you wish to ride the faster Nozomi or Mizuho trains, you will need to pay an additional supplement fee. Unsure if the pass is right for you? Try using our JR Pass Calculator to see how much you could save on your trip!
Boarding, Seats & Luggage
Unlike travelling out of Tokyo Station, the major bullet train departure point in Osaka is located slightly outside the city centre. When taking the Shin Osaka to Hiroshima train, remember that all Shinkansen services depart exclusively from Shin-Osaka Station.
If you are starting your journey in central Osaka, you cannot take an Osaka Station to Hiroshima bullet train directly. You must first take a quick 4-minute local JR train transfer from Osaka Station (Umeda) up to Shin-Osaka.
Seats and Luggage Rules
When booking, you can choose between ordinary non-reserved seats, ordinary reserved seats, and the spacious Green Car (first class).
You must also be aware of the Osaka Hiroshima Shinkansen luggage policies. If you are travelling with large suitcases, any bag with total dimensions (height + width + depth) between 161 cm and 250 cm requires a dedicated oversized luggage Shinkansen reservation. If you board without booking this specific baggage space, you will incur a penalty fee on board.
Arriving at Hiroshima Station & Day Trips
When arriving at the bustling terminal, onward travel is brilliant. Getting from Hiroshima Station to Peace Memorial Park is incredibly easy; you can hop on the historic local tram (streetcar) network or take the local sightseeing bus from just outside the exit. If you are planning to visit the famous floating torii gate, the journey from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima involves a quick local JR train to Miyajimaguchi Station, followed by a brief 10-minute passenger ferry.
Day Trip or Overnight?
For many UK tourists, the big question is whether to do an Osaka to Hiroshima day trip or stay overnight. Because the bullet train is so fast, a day trip is entirely possible if you leave early. However, catching the Osaka to Miyajima train, taking the ferry, exploring the island, and then returning to the city for the Peace Memorial Park makes for a very long and exhausting day. To truly appreciate the history and scenery without rushing, an overnight stay in Hiroshima is highly recommended!
The Floating Torii Gate
A short train ride and a brief passenger ferry from the city centre will deliver you to the magical island of Miyajima. Here, you will find the awe-inspiring Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic red torii gate, which famously appears to be floating directly on the water during high tide. It is widely considered one of the most scenic and highly photographed views in the entire country, making it an absolute must-visit for British holidaymakers exploring the region.
Exploring the City
Hiroshima boasts a beautifully rebuilt urban landscape characterised by wide boulevards and numerous rivers that flow directly through the bustling downtown districts. Navigating the city is incredibly easy thanks to the extensive network of historic streetcars (trams) that cross the many bridges. You can easily catch a local service from the main station straight to major historic attractions like the Peace Memorial Park or the beautifully reconstructed Hiroshima Castle.
Sunset Over the Bay
If you are planning an extended day trip or an overnight stay, taking an evening ferry cruise along the bay is a magnificent way to wind down. Watching the sunset cast a golden glow over the surrounding islands and the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea is a truly unforgettable experience. The passenger ferries running back and forth from Miyajima offer exceptional vantage points to capture the perfect holiday photographs as dusk settles over the mountains.
Seamless High-Speed Arrival
Your journey from the Kansai region concludes at the modern and incredibly well-equipped Hiroshima Station. Stepping off the high-speed bullet train places you right at the gateway to western Japan. The station complex itself is a fantastic destination, packed with excellent local restaurants where you can immediately sample the region's famous soul food, Okonomiyaki—a delicious, savoury layered pancake cooked right in front of you on a hot iron griddle.
Watch & Learn Before You Go
Getting your head around the vast Japanese rail network might feel slightly intimidating at first. Take a look at our helpful video guides before you travel:
Navigate Train Networks in Japan: A visual breakdown to help you make perfect sense of the country's magnificent rail layout, enabling you to master major transit hubs like a local.
Train Etiquette in Japan: Discover exactly why taking a phone call on a carriage is considered a major faux pas, and learn how to travel politely alongside the locals.
Top Tips for Travelling Osaka to Hiroshima
Yes, absolutely. The direct route is serviced by the high-speed Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) connecting Shin-Osaka directly with Hiroshima.
The Nozomi and Mizuho are the absolute fastest options. However, the Sakura is the best choice if you are using a Japan Rail Pass, as it is fully covered, highly comfortable, and only takes slightly longer.
Yes. The JR Pass covers travel on the Sakura and Kodama bullet trains. If you wish to take the faster Nozomi or Mizuho trains, you will need to purchase an additional supplement ticket.
All Shinkansen bullet trains depart from Shin-Osaka Station. If you are staying near central Osaka Station (Umeda), you must take a short local train transfer up to Shin-Osaka first.
You only need to reserve a dedicated baggage seat if your suitcase’s total dimensions (height + width + depth) measure between 161 cm and 250 cm. Standard cabin bags do not require a reservation.
FAQs: Osaka to Hiroshima train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Osaka to Hiroshima can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The train journey from Osaka to Hiroshima covers a distance of 281 km and takes approximately 1h 21m. Trains run 108 per day.
The train distance from Osaka to Hiroshima is 281 km.
The first train from Osaka to Hiroshima leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Osaka to Hiroshima departs at 22:29.
Trains from Osaka to Hiroshima run approximately 108 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Osaka to Hiroshima.
Yes, there is a direct train between Osaka and Hiroshima. The service operates 108 times per day, provided by JR Central, JR West, JR West, JR West.
To get from Osaka to Hiroshima, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Osaka to Hiroshima.
The train station in Osaka that goes to Hiroshima is Shin-Osaka Station, and it arrives at Hiroshima Station.
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Hiroshima is by coach, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Osaka to Hiroshima 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 Osaka to Hiroshima.
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Important Stations and Airports in Osaka and Hiroshima
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The major train station for departures in Osaka is Shin-Osaka Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shin-Osaka Station for your trip from Osaka to Hiroshima.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:30-23:00
Distance to city center
4 km
Car connection
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- Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés.
Parking
- Private parking lot available for hotel guests; first-come, first-served basis.
Dining
- Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Taxis
- Available at the station's East Exit and South Exit.
Accessibility
- Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
WC
- Available throughout the station.
Public transport options for Shin-Osaka Station
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The major train station for arrivals in Hiroshima is Hiroshima Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hiroshima Station for your journey to Hiroshima from Osaka.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00 - 24:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
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- Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas
Parking
- Available near station entrances
Dining
- Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
Taxis
- Available at station entrances
Accessibility
- Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms
WC
- Available throughout the station
Public transport options for Hiroshima Station
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