The cheapest and fastest trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto
Cheapest price
62S$
Average price
68S$
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hiroshima to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hiroshima to Kyoto will cost around 68S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 62S$.
Of the 50 trains that leave Hiroshima for Kyoto every day 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Hikari 7006:20 AM2h42Hiroshima Station9:02 AMKyoto Station62 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 786:45 AM1h44Hiroshima Station8:29 AMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 766:26 AM1h45Hiroshima Station8:11 AMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 465:03 PM1h40Hiroshima Station6:43 PMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 566:43 PM1h36Hiroshima Station8:19 PMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 27:08 AM1h35Hiroshima Station8:43 AMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 648:02 PM1h35Hiroshima Station9:37 PMKyoto Station69 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 566:43 PM1h36Hiroshima Station8:19 PMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 2612:43 PM1h36Hiroshima Station2:19 PMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 149:43 AM1h36Hiroshima Station11:19 AMKyoto Station68 S$1One-way0 changes
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Compare coach and train for Hiroshima to Kyoto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hiroshima to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 24S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 24S$, and a train costs an average of 60S$.
Distance: 309 km
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Live departures
Hiroshima to Kyoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Hiroshima to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Friday, 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 74 | 6:00 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h43 | 7:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 6:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h42 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 6:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h45 | 8:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 6:45 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h44 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 8:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 8:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 7:30 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 9:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 7:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 9:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 9:38 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:06 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 9:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 8:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 10:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:07 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 10:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 10:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 9:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 11:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 11:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 11:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 10:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 12:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 12:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 12:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 11:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 1:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 1:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 1:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 12:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 2:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 1:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 2:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 1:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 2:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 1:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 3:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 2:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 3:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 2:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 3:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 2:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 4:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 3:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 4:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 3:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 4:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 3:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 5:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 4:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 5:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 4:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 5:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 4:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 5:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 4:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 6:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 5:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 6:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 5:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 6:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 5:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 6:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 5:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 7:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 6:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 7:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 6:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 7:58 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 6:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 8:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 7:06 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 7:21 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 9:01 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 7:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 9:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 9:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 8:37 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 9:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h42 | 10:45 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 6:00 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h43 | 7:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 6:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h42 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 6:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h45 | 8:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 6:45 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h44 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 8:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 8:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 7:30 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 9:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 7:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 9:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 9:38 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:06 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 9:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 8:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 10:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:07 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 10:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 10:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 9:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 11:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 11:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 11:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 10:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 12:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 12:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 12:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 11:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 1:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 1:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 1:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 12:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 2:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 1:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 2:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 1:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 2:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 1:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 3:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 2:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 3:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 2:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 3:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 2:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 4:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 3:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 4:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 3:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h41 | 4:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 3:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 5:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 4:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 5:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 4:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 5:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 4:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 5:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 4:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 6:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 5:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 6:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 5:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 6:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 5:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 6:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 5:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 7:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 6:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 7:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 6:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 7:58 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 6:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 8:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 7:06 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 7:21 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h40 | 9:01 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 7:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h36 | 9:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 9:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 8:37 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h37 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 9:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h42 | 10:45 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hiroshima to Kyoto
Trains from Hiroshima to Kyoto run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 60S$ but you can travel from only 24S$ by coach.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price 60S$ |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: JR West from Hiroshima to Kyoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Hiroshima and Kyoto from 24S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hiroshima to Kyoto train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hiroshima to Kyoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hiroshima and Kyoto
- 06:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas
- Available near station entrances
- Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
- Available at station entrances
- Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms
- Available throughout the station
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- 06:00–23:00
- Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station
- Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side
- A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.
- Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station
- The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities
- Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station
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