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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Hiroshima to Osaka
Showing times and prices for Aug 07
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
124
Distance
281 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hiroshima to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hiroshima to Osaka will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Fast trains
Of the 124 trains that leave Hiroshima for Osaka on Fri, Aug 07, 124 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 281 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 .
On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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 7408:10 AM1h27Hiroshima Station9:37 AMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers- Sakura 7604:53 PM1h28Hiroshima Station6:21 PMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers
- Sakura 7429:33 AM1h26Hiroshima Station10:59 AMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers
- Sakura 7584:33 PM1h26Hiroshima Station5:59 PMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers
- Sakura 7521:33 PM1h26Hiroshima Station2:59 PMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 648:02 PM1h19Hiroshima Station9:21 PMShin-Osaka Station$821One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 1269:53 AM1h20Hiroshima Station11:13 AMShin-Osaka Station$821One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 1188:53 AM1h20Hiroshima Station10:13 AMShin-Osaka Station$821One-way0 transfers
- Mizuho 6108:17 PM1h20Hiroshima Station9:37 PMShin-Osaka Station$711One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 27:08 AM1h20Hiroshima Station8:28 AMShin-Osaka Station$821One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hiroshima to Osaka
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Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka run on average 103 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 but you can travel from only $27 by bus.
There are 103 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 174 miles (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
Bus from $27
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 |
Trains per day 103 |
Direct trains 103 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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
Bus from $27
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Live departures
Hiroshima to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Hiroshima to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 74 | 6:00 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 7:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 6:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h26 | 8:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 6:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h29 | 7:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 6:45 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 8:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 936 | 6:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h28 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 7:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 8:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 7:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 7:30 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 7:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 116 | 7:51 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h22 | 9:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 9:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 940 | 8:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h23 | 10:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 8:06 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 9:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 740 | 8:10 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 8:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 786 | 8:32 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 942 | 8:40 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h45 | 11:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 8:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 10:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 118 | 8:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 10:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 600 | 8:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 9:07 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 10:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 122 | 9:12 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 9:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 124 | 9:29 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 742 | 9:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 9:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 11:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 126 | 9:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 11:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 602 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 10:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 128 | 10:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 11:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 10:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 744 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 11:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 10:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 12:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 788 | 10:50 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 12:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 604 | 10:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 11:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 136 | 11:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 12:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 11:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 140 | 11:29 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 12:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 746 | 11:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 12:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 11:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 1:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 748 | 11:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 1:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 12:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 1:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 144 | 12:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 1:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 12:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 1:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 148 | 12:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 1:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 750 | 12:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 1:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 12:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 2:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 150 | 12:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 2:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 606 | 12:56 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 1:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 154 | 1:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 1:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 156 | 1:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 2:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 752 | 1:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 2:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 1:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 3:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 158 | 1:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 3:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 790 | 1:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 3:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 2:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 3:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 160 | 2:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 3:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 2:14 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 3:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 2:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 3:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 754 | 2:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 3:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 2:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 4:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 168 | 2:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 4:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 3:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 170 | 3:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 4:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 3:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 3:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 176 | 3:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 4:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 756 | 3:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 4:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 956 | 3:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 6:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 3:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 5:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 178 | 3:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 5:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 794 | 3:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 5:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 4:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 5:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 180 | 4:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 5:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 4:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 4:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 5:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 182 | 4:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 5:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 758 | 4:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 5:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 958 | 4:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 7:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 4:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 6:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 184 | 4:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 6:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 760 | 4:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 6:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 5:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 6:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 186 | 5:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 6:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 5:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 5:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 6:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 188 | 5:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 6:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 762 | 5:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 6:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 960 | 5:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 8:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 5:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 7:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 190 | 5:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 7:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 764 | 5:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 7:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 6:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 192 | 6:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 7:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 194 | 6:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 6:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 196 | 6:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 7:56 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 766 | 6:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 7:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 962 | 6:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h40 | 9:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 6:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 8:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 198 | 6:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 8:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 768 | 6:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 8:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 7:06 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 200 | 7:14 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 8:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 7:21 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 608 | 7:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 8:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 202 | 7:36 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h22 | 8:58 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 7:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 204 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 770 | 7:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h33 | 9:26 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 966 | 7:57 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h23 | 10:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h19 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 796 | 8:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h38 | 9:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 610 | 8:17 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 9:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 8:37 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:58 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 612 | 8:50 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:16 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 970 | 8:58 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h20 | 11:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 9:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 772 | 9:25 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 10:53 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 682 | 9:59 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h33 | 11:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 614 | 10:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 8 | |||||
| Nozomi 74 | 6:00 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 7:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 110 | 6:15 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 7:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 6:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h26 | 8:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 6:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h29 | 7:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 6:45 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 8:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 936 | 6:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h28 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 7:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 8:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 7:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 7:30 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 8:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 7:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 116 | 7:51 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h22 | 9:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 9:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 940 | 8:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h23 | 10:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 8:06 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 9:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 740 | 8:10 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 8:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 786 | 8:32 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 942 | 8:40 AM Hiroshima Station | 2h45 | 11:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 8:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 10:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 118 | 8:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 10:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 600 | 8:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 9:07 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 10:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 122 | 9:12 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 9:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 124 | 9:29 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 742 | 9:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 9:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 11:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 126 | 9:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 11:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 602 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 10:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 128 | 10:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 11:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 130 | 10:12 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 10:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 132 | 10:29 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 11:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 744 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 11:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 10:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 12:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 788 | 10:50 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h35 | 12:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 604 | 10:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 11:03 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 136 | 11:08 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 12:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 11:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 12:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 140 | 11:29 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 12:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 746 | 11:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 12:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 11:43 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 1:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 748 | 11:53 AM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 1:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 12:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 1:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 144 | 12:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 1:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 146 | 12:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 1:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 12:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 1:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 148 | 12:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 1:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 750 | 12:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 1:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 12:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 2:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 606 | 12:56 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 1:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 154 | 1:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 1:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 2:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 156 | 1:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 2:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 752 | 1:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 2:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 1:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 3:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 790 | 1:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 3:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 2:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 3:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 160 | 2:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 3:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 2:14 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 3:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 2:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 3:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 166 | 2:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 3:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 754 | 2:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 3:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 954 | 2:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 5:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 2:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 4:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 168 | 2:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 4:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 3:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 3:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 3:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 4:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 176 | 3:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 4:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 756 | 3:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 4:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 956 | 3:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 6:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 3:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 5:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 178 | 3:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 5:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 794 | 3:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 5:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 4:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 5:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 180 | 4:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 5:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 4:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 4:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 5:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 182 | 4:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 5:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 758 | 4:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 5:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 958 | 4:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 7:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 4:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 6:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 184 | 4:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 6:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 760 | 4:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 6:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 5:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 6:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 186 | 5:08 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h23 | 6:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 5:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 5:22 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 6:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 188 | 5:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 6:55 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 762 | 5:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 6:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 960 | 5:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h47 | 8:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 5:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 7:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 190 | 5:49 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h24 | 7:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 764 | 5:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 7:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 6:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 194 | 6:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 6:18 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 7:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 766 | 6:33 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 7:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 962 | 6:38 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h40 | 9:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 6:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 8:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| Mizuho 608 | 7:29 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 8:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 202 | 7:36 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h22 | 8:58 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 7:43 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 204 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h27 | 9:13 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 770 | 7:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h33 | 9:26 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 966 | 7:57 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h23 | 10:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h19 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 610 | 8:17 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h20 | 9:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 8:37 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h21 | 9:58 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 612 | 8:50 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h26 | 10:16 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 970 | 8:58 PM Hiroshima Station | 2h20 | 11:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 9:03 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 10:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 772 | 9:25 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h28 | 10:53 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 682 | 9:59 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h33 | 11:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 614 | 10:12 PM Hiroshima Station | 1h25 | 11:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Hiroshima to Osaka trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Hiroshima and Osaka from $27. 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
$69
JR West frequency
203 a day
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.
JR Central
About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.
Additional luggage
Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.
Luggage storage
Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Refund
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.
Bikes
Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.
Pets
Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.
Complete guide to Osaka
Things to do in Osaka
Discover the best of Osaka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osaka trip today.
- Recommended
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Leading national art museum focused on contemporary works, noted for its striking underground galleries and major exhibitions.
- Recommended
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Prestigious museum with rotating exhibitions from ancient to modern art, valued for breadth and architectural setting in Nakanoshima.
- Must visit
Dotonbori
Osaka’s famous canal-side entertainment area, known for neon signs, nightlife energy, and iconic city imagery at every turn.
- Must visit
Namba
Lively shopping and nightlife district mixing department stores, lanes, and food streets. Essential for experiencing modern urban Osaka.
- Must visit
Osaka Castle Park
Large central park around Osaka Castle with moats, gardens, and seasonal blossoms. Great for walking and classic city scenery.
Okonomiyaki
Savory wheat-flour pancakes mixed with cabbage and fillings, then grilled and topped with sauce. A signature Osaka comfort food tied to the city’s street-food culture.
Kushikatsu
Battered and deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, or vegetables, served with a shared sauce. Shinsekai made this cheap, lively dish famous across Osaka.
Takoyaki
Ball-shaped snacks of batter with diced octopus, crisp outside and creamy inside, topped with sauce and bonito flakes. One of Osaka’s most iconic street foods.
Ajikitcho Bunbuan
Refined kaiseki restaurant with deep Osaka roots, showcasing seasonal Kansai cuisine in an elegant traditional setting.
Yaekatsu
Established kushikatsu restaurant in Shinsekai serving classic fried skewers in a nostalgic, old-Osaka atmosphere.
Mizuno
Historic Dotonbori specialist in okonomiyaki. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying Osaka’s most famous savory pancake in a classic setting.
Japanese yen (¥)
Moderate for Japan: lodging is mid-priced, casual meals are affordable, and transit is efficient but adds up for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ¥800-1,200 for fast food or casual meals.
- Mid-range
- ¥2,000-4,000 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- ¥10,000+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- ¥350-600 for coffee.
Tipping culture
No tipping is expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, taxis, or cafes; excellent service is included by default.
e METRO
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Prices
- Single ticket
- ¥190
- Day pass
- ¥820
To the city center
Shin-Osaka Station -> Osaka Station
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Osaka Metro and many buses accept ICOCA and other major IC cards; tap in and out at metro gates, and tap when boarding or alighting as instructed on buses.
- For unlimited Osaka Metro and city bus travel, the Osaka Metro 1-day pass costs ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays.
Information about the Hiroshima to Osaka train route
The train from Hiroshima to Osaka is one of the most rewarding rail journeys in western Japan, connecting two cities that couldn't feel more different, yet complement each other perfectly on any itinerary. Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822) sits at the gateway to a city defined by resilience, history, and stunning natural surroundings, while Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) drops you into the beating heart of Japan's most energetic food and entertainment capital.
The Hiroshima to Osaka bullet train runs along the San'yo Shinkansen corridor, one of Japan's most heavily used high-speed rail lines. The route passes through the Chugoku and Kinki regions, offering glimpses of coastal scenery, mountain terrain, and the densely connected urban sprawl of the Kansai plain as you approach Osaka. It is a route that pairs beautifully with broader Japan itineraries, whether you are traveling west from Tokyo and Kyoto or looping back east after exploring Kyushu.
For travelers heading to Osaka from Hiroshima by train, the Nozomi is the fastest option on this corridor, though it is not covered by the JR Pass. Hikari and Sakura services are the recommended choices for JR Pass holders, with the Hikari being particularly well-suited for this segment as it makes only a handful of intermediate stops before reaching Shin-Osaka Station, the main Shinkansen terminus in the Osaka area. Note that Shin-Osaka and Osaka Station are separate stations, though they are connected by the Midosuji subway line and local rail in just a few minutes.
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.
Hiroshima to Osaka by train: what to expect on board
The shinkansen from Hiroshima to Osaka is a genuinely comfortable way to travel, and the relatively short journey makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
Best seats for the view
The San'yo Shinkansen hugs the coast of the Seto Inland Sea for a significant portion of this route, offering some of the most scenic stretches of any Shinkansen line in Japan. To make the most of it:
- Sit on the right-hand side of the train (D or E window seats) when traveling from Hiroshima toward Osaka, this gives you the best angle for coastal and mountain scenery.
- The most picturesque sections appear early in the journey, shortly after departing Hiroshima, as the train runs close to the Seto Inland Sea.
- On a clear day, you may also catch distant views of islands scattered across the water, a very different kind of scenery from the more famous Mount Fuji views further east.
On-board experience
Like all Shinkansen services in Japan, the hiroshima to osaka bullet train is clean, quiet, and punctual to an almost extraordinary degree. Seats are comfortable with generous legroom even in standard class, and a trolley service passes through the carriages offering drinks, snacks, and light meals. That said, picking up an ekiben (station bento box) from Hiroshima Station before boarding is highly recommended, the station has a solid selection, and eating your bento as the Seto Inland Sea scrolls past the window is one of those simple travel pleasures that stays with you.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season is spectacular in both Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Osaka's castle grounds. Trains and accommodation fill quickly, book as far ahead as possible.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): The foliage around Hiroshima's Miyajima Island and throughout the Kansai region is stunning. Demand is high but slightly more manageable than spring.
- Winter (December to February): Fewer tourists, lower accommodation prices, and crisp, clear weather that makes sightseeing in both cities very pleasant. Hiroshima's mild climate means winters are rarely harsh.
- Summer (July to August): August 6th, the anniversary of the atomic bombing, draws significant visitors to Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial Ceremony. If your travel dates are flexible and your reason for visiting is reflective rather than touristic, it is a deeply moving time to be there, but plan well ahead.
Getting to Osaka and beyond
Osaka is one of the best-connected cities in Japan, and arriving by Shinkansen puts you at Shin-Osaka Station, a major hub with direct onward links across the entire rail network.
From Shin-Osaka to Osaka Station and the city center
The Midosuji subway line (M16) runs directly from Shin-Osaka to Osaka Station (Umeda) in around four minutes, and continues south through the city center to Namba and Tennoji. This is the fastest and most straightforward way to reach most central neighborhoods. JR local trains also connect Shin-Osaka to Osaka Station if you prefer to stay within the JR network.
Exploring Osaka
From Osaka Station, the city unfolds easily in every direction:
- Namba and Dotonbori, the city's legendary food and entertainment district, around 15 minutes by subway south of Umeda.
- Shinsekai, the retro neighborhood around Tsutenkaku Tower, slightly further south and full of character.
- Osaka Castle Park, a short ride east from Osaka Station, and one of the most impressive castle complexes in Japan.
- Tempozan and the bay area, home to the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, easily reached by subway.
Day trips from Osaka
Osaka is an outstanding base for exploring the wider Kansai region:
- Kyoto, around 15 minutes by Nozomi or 30 minutes by Hikari Shinkansen; also accessible via the cheaper Hankyu or JR Kyoto lines.
- Nara, around 35 to 45 minutes by the Kintetsu Nara Line or JR Yamatoji Line.
- Kobe, around 20 minutes by the Shinkansen to Shin-Kobe, or 30 minutes on the Hankyu or JR Kobe lines.
- Himeji, around 30 minutes by Shinkansen, home to Japan's most celebrated feudal castle.
Your JR Pass remains valid across all of these connections, making Osaka an ideal anchor point for a multi-city Kansai itinerary.
What to expect when you arrive in Osaka
Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) is one of the busiest and most modern rail hubs in Japan. The station building, known as the Grand Front Osaka complex on its northern side, is a sprawling mix of shopping, dining, hotels, and public spaces that could easily occupy an afternoon on its own.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: The Osaka Visitor Information Center at Osaka Station is located on the first floor of the main building and provides maps, transit passes, and multilingual assistance. There is also a branch at Shin-Osaka Station for those arriving by Shinkansen.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers are available throughout both Osaka Station and Shin-Osaka Station in a range of sizes. Luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) are also available at both stations, allowing you to send bags directly to your hotel or onward destination, a genuinely useful option if you plan to spend the day exploring before checking in.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and 7-Eleven ATMs inside and around Osaka Station reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station complex.
Arriving in Osaka for the first time
Osaka is a city that rewards wandering, but it helps to understand its basic layout from the start. The city divides broadly into two main areas: Kita (the north), centered around Umeda and Osaka Station, which is commercial and polished; and Minami (the south), centered around Namba and Shinsaibashi, which is louder, more chaotic, and arguably more fun. Most first-time visitors find themselves spending time in both.
The subway system is efficient and clearly marked in English, and a single day pass can offer good value if you plan to move around the city extensively. Taxis are readily available outside the station's main exits, and rideshare apps are increasingly usable in Osaka for those who prefer door-to-door options.
FAQs: Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hiroshima to Osaka 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 Osaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Hiroshima to Osaka, but the exact process depends on the operator and ticket type. In general, you select your date and time, choose seat options, pay, and receive either an e-ticket/QR code or details for ticket pickup.
The cheapest time to travel by train from Hiroshima to Osaka is usually during quieter, off-peak periods. February is often a good month to find better-value tickets, and traveling midweek can also help.
Child ticket rules depend on the operator, but in Japan a child ticket generally applies to ages 6–11, and age 12 and over is an adult ticket. Age is usually based on the child’s age on the day of travel.
Children can sometimes travel for free, but it depends on age and whether they need their own seat. In Japan, children under 6 can travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat, and each paying adult can typically accompany up to two children under 6 for free.
Yes, most children need a ticket when traveling by train from Hiroshima to Osaka. In Japan, ages 6–11 typically need a child ticket (often about half the adult fare), while children under 6 may travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat.
Yes, a day trip from Hiroshima to Osaka is possible by train, with journey times of around 1h 21m each way. That said, Osaka has a lot to see, so an overnight stay often makes for a more relaxed visit.
Yes, there are direct trains from Hiroshima to Osaka. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.
The average train journey from Hiroshima to Osaka takes around 1h 21m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.
Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka usually run frequently throughout the day, with regular departures on most dates. Check the schedule for your travel date to see the exact departure times.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Hiroshima to Osaka. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.
High-speed train tickets from Hiroshima to Osaka are typically priced higher than slower services. Costs can vary by seat type (reserved vs non-reserved), class, and the specific service you choose.
You can bring luggage on the train from Hiroshima to Osaka, but size rules may apply. On Japan’s Shinkansen, luggage up to 160 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) can be taken onboard without a reservation, while larger items may require a reservation for designated luggage space.
Japan is generally very safe, but it’s still best not to leave luggage unattended. If you need to step away briefly, keep valuables with you and leave only low-value items behind, and place bags where you can keep an eye on them when possible.
Standard-sized luggage can usually go in the overhead racks or near your seat. On Shinkansen services, oversized baggage is stored in designated areas (often behind the last row), which are typically available only when you reserve the appropriate seat/space.
There isn’t a night train on this route. Most travelers take daytime services, including high-speed trains like the Shinkansen, which make the journey fast and convenient.
Non-reserved seats are first-come, first-served seating in designated cars on services that offer them. You don’t get a seat number, so you line up at the platform markings and take any open seat once you board; if it’s busy, you may need to stand until a seat frees up.
On Japan’s Shinkansen routes, luggage is considered oversized if total dimensions (length + width + height) are 160–250 cm. Oversized items usually require a seat reservation with designated luggage space, and items over 250 cm are not allowed onboard.
Train tickets from Hiroshima to Osaka can cost as little as $69 when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $73, but prices vary depending on the type of train, the time of day, and whether you choose a reserved seat or a higher class.
Train services from Hiroshima to Osaka are operated by JR West, JR Central. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.
Whether a rail pass is valid from Hiroshima to Osaka depends on the operator and service type. In Japan, the JR Pass can be used on some Shinkansen services (such as Hikari and Kodama) but not on certain fastest services (such as Nozomi).
A rail pass can be worth it if you plan to take several long-distance train journeys during your trip. For a single journey, a normal ticket is often more cost-effective, especially if the pass doesn’t cover the fastest services you want to take.
Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka typically depart from Hiroshima Station and arrive at Shin-Osaka Station, Kyoto Station. In larger cities, there may be more than one station, so double-check the station name before you travel.
Suica is useful for local trains and subways, but it usually isn’t enough by itself for long-distance Shinkansen travel from Hiroshima to Osaka. You can use Suica for local segments to and from the stations, while the Shinkansen portion typically needs its own ticket and (if you want a specific seat) a seat reservation.
You don’t always need to reserve a seat, but it’s often a good idea on busy routes or at peak times. Some services offer non-reserved seating (first-come, first-served), while reserved seats give you a specific seat number and more certainty.
Yes. Trains on this route typically have onboard toilets, including Western-style toilets on many services. Facilities are usually clean and easy to use, which helps on longer travel days or when traveling with children.
If you’re traveling at peak times, want a specific departure, want seats together, or prefer extra certainty, book in advance. If you’re flexible and traveling off-peak, you can often buy tickets closer to departure, but you’ll have fewer choices for times and seats.
Many services offer onboard Wi-Fi, but coverage and reliability can vary, especially in tunnels or at high speed. It’s usually fine for messaging and light browsing, but may not be stable enough for video calls or heavy work.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hiroshima to Osaka
Most Hiroshima to Osaka trains use the Hiroshima Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hiroshima and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Hiroshima
Arrival train stations in Osaka
Which Hiroshima station do trains to Osaka leave from?
Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka leave from Hiroshima Station. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Hiroshima city centre at 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Hiroshima Station2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
City-centre transport
Getting to Hiroshima Station from Hiroshima city centre
Hiroshima Station is 1 km from Hiroshima city centre. Public transport options include:
Train[31919] JR Geibi, [31986] Miyoshi Liner · 1h 47m · $9 · every ~2 min
Bus高速：庄原～広島線, 高速広島線, 高速：三次～広島線 · 1h 21m · $15 · every ~3 min
Hiroshima Station train station facilities and services
Hiroshima Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas. ATMs are international ATMs available throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hiroshima Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hiroshima Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hiroshima Station: Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms.
Which Osaka station do trains from Hiroshima arrive at?
Trains from Hiroshima to Osaka most often arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. Some services arrive at Kyoto Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Osaka arrival station.
Shin-Osaka Station5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
City-centre transport
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainA: JR Kyōto Line Local, A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid, A: Special Rapid Service, HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express, Rakuraku Biwako, Konotori, Kuroshio, Rakuraku Harima, Super Hakuto, Thunderbird, Direct Rapid Service · 4m · $1 · every ~4 min
Bus9m · $25
SubwayMidosuji · 8m · $1 · every ~35 min
Shin-Osaka Station train station facilities and services
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés. ATMs are seven Bank (inside Book Studio), Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (06:30-23:00), MUFG Bank (06:30-23:00).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
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