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The cheapest and fastest trains from Okayama to Hiroshima

Showing times and prices for Aug 07

Cheapest price

$40

Average price

$46

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

34 m

Trains per day

130

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Okayama to Hiroshima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Okayama to Hiroshima will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast trains

Of the 130 trains that leave Okayama for Hiroshima on Fri, Aug 07, 130 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 138 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 34 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 757
2:11 PM0h40
Okayama Station
2:51 PMHiroshima Station
$401One-way
0 transfers
Sakura 755
1:11 PM0h40
Okayama Station
1:51 PMHiroshima Station
$401One-way
0 transfers
Sakura 743
7:39 AM0h39
Okayama Station
8:18 AMHiroshima Station
$401One-way
0 transfers
Kodama 939
8:20 AM1h06
Okayama Station
9:26 AMHiroshima Station
$401One-way
0 transfers
Kodama 935
7:19 AM1h03
Okayama Station
8:22 AMHiroshima Station
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Travel Information

Compare train and ferry for Okayama to Hiroshima

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Okayama to Hiroshima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a ferry costs an average of $58.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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Most popular Train	Ferry
$41 Average price Cheapest	$60 Average price
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Okayama to Hiroshima is a train with an average price of $41.

This is compared to other travel options from Okayama to Hiroshima:

A train is $19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Okayama to Hiroshima costing on average $60.

The fastest way to travel from Okayama to Hiroshima is by train with an average journey time of 36m.

Other travel options to Hiroshima take longer:

Ferry takes on average 4h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Okayama and Hiroshima including taking a train and ferry.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Okayama to Hiroshima among Omio's users.

Live departures

Okayama to Hiroshima train times

The table below shows live departures for Okayama to Hiroshima trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Kodama 931	6:10 AM Okayama Station	1h00	7:10 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 933	6:31 AM Okayama Station	1h06	7:37 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 601	6:51 AM Okayama Station	0h34	7:25 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 741	7:15 AM Okayama Station	0h42	7:57 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 935	7:19 AM Okayama Station	1h03	8:22 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 743	7:39 AM Okayama Station	0h39	8:18 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 937	7:50 AM Okayama Station	1h11	9:01 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 101	7:56 AM Okayama Station	0h40	8:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 603	8:09 AM Okayama Station	0h40	8:49 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 939	8:20 AM Okayama Station	1h06	9:26 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 605	8:35 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:10 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 103	8:42 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:17 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 745	8:49 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:28 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 99	9:04 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:39 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 787	9:06 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:45 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 1	9:10 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:49 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	9:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:02 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 113	9:35 AM Okayama Station	0h38	10:13 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 747	9:42 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:22 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	9:47 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:27 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 943	9:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	11:07 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 115	9:58 AM Okayama Station	0h38	10:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	10:06 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:42 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 749	10:11 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:51 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 117	10:19 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:55 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	10:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	11:02 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	10:37 AM Okayama Station	0h34	11:11 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 607	10:40 AM Okayama Station	0h40	11:20 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	10:47 AM Okayama Station	0h40	11:27 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 945	10:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	12:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 121	10:54 AM Okayama Station	0h39	11:33 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 123	10:59 AM Okayama Station	0h37	11:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	11:03 AM Okayama Station	0h35	11:38 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 751	11:10 AM Okayama Station	0h42	11:52 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	11:21 AM Okayama Station	0h38	11:59 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	11:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	12:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 791	11:32 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	11:40 AM Okayama Station	0h35	12:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	11:48 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 947	11:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	1:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 129	11:54 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	12:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	12:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 753	12:10 PM Okayama Station	0h42	12:52 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	12:18 PM Okayama Station	0h38	12:56 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	12:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	1:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 793	12:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 137	12:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	1:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	12:48 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 949	12:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	2:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 139	12:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	1:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	1:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 755	1:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	1:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	1:18 PM Okayama Station	0h37	1:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	1:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	2:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 795	1:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 145	1:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	2:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	1:48 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 147	1:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	2:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	2:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 757	2:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	2:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 151	2:18 PM Okayama Station	0h37	2:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	2:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	3:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 797	2:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	3:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	2:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	3:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 953	2:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	4:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 155	2:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	3:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	3:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	3:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 759	3:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	3:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	3:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	4:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 799	3:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	4:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	3:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	4:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 955	3:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	5:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 163	3:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	4:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	4:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	4:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 761	4:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	4:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	4:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	5:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 169	4:36 PM Okayama Station	0h35	5:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 609	4:43 PM Okayama Station	0h36	5:19 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	4:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	5:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 957	4:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	6:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 173	4:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	5:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	5:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	5:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 763	5:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	5:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	5:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	6:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 177	5:36 PM Okayama Station	0h35	6:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 611	5:40 PM Okayama Station	0h39	6:19 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	5:47 PM Okayama Station	0h36	6:23 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 959	5:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	7:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 181	5:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	6:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	6:06 PM Okayama Station	0h40	6:46 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 765	6:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	6:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	6:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	7:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 767	6:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	7:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 185	6:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	7:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	6:47 PM Okayama Station	0h36	7:23 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 189	6:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	7:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	7:06 PM Okayama Station	0h40	7:46 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 769	7:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	7:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	7:27 PM Okayama Station	0h35	8:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 963	7:32 PM Okayama Station	1h14	8:46 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 193	7:37 PM Okayama Station	0h34	8:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 613	7:44 PM Okayama Station	0h35	8:19 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	7:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	8:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 965	7:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	9:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 195	7:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	8:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	8:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	8:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 771	8:11 PM Okayama Station	0h39	8:50 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 199	8:17 PM Okayama Station	0h37	8:54 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	8:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	9:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 201	8:37 PM Okayama Station	0h34	9:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 615	8:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	9:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	8:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	9:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 967	8:50 PM Okayama Station	1h16	10:06 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 203	8:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	9:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 205	8:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	9:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	9:06 PM Okayama Station	0h40	9:46 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 773	9:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	9:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 207	9:17 PM Okayama Station	0h38	9:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	9:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	10:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 209	9:35 PM Okayama Station	0h40	10:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 969	9:47 PM Okayama Station	1h06	10:53 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	9:51 PM Okayama Station	0h39	10:30 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 211	9:59 PM Okayama Station	0h34	10:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	10:09 PM Okayama Station	0h35	10:44 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 213	10:17 PM Okayama Station	0h39	10:56 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	10:27 PM Okayama Station	0h40	11:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 973	10:35 PM Okayama Station	1h06	11:41 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	10:57 PM Okayama Station	0h35	11:32 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	11:14 PM Okayama Station	0h40	11:54 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 215	11:24 PM Okayama Station	0h35	11:59 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 931	6:10 AM Okayama Station	1h00	7:10 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 933	6:31 AM Okayama Station	1h06	7:37 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 601	6:51 AM Okayama Station	0h34	7:25 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 741	7:15 AM Okayama Station	0h42	7:57 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 935	7:19 AM Okayama Station	1h03	8:22 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 743	7:39 AM Okayama Station	0h39	8:18 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 937	7:50 AM Okayama Station	1h11	9:01 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 101	7:56 AM Okayama Station	0h40	8:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 603	8:09 AM Okayama Station	0h40	8:49 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 785	8:16 AM Okayama Station	0h40	8:56 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 939	8:20 AM Okayama Station	1h06	9:26 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 605	8:35 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:10 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 103	8:42 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:17 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 745	8:49 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:28 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 941	8:52 AM Okayama Station	1h17	10:09 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 97	8:56 AM Okayama Station	0h36	9:32 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 99	9:04 AM Okayama Station	0h35	9:39 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 787	9:06 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:45 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 1	9:10 AM Okayama Station	0h39	9:49 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 111	9:22 AM Okayama Station	0h36	9:58 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	9:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:02 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 113	9:35 AM Okayama Station	0h38	10:13 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 747	9:42 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:22 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	9:47 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:27 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 943	9:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	11:07 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 115	9:58 AM Okayama Station	0h38	10:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 789	10:02 AM Okayama Station	0h45	10:47 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	10:06 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:42 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 749	10:11 AM Okayama Station	0h40	10:51 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 117	10:19 AM Okayama Station	0h36	10:55 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	10:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	11:02 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	10:37 AM Okayama Station	0h34	11:11 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Mizuho 607	10:40 AM Okayama Station	0h40	11:20 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	10:47 AM Okayama Station	0h40	11:27 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 945	10:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	12:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 121	10:54 AM Okayama Station	0h39	11:33 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 123	10:59 AM Okayama Station	0h37	11:36 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	11:03 AM Okayama Station	0h35	11:38 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 751	11:10 AM Okayama Station	0h42	11:52 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 125	11:14 AM Okayama Station	0h35	11:49 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	11:21 AM Okayama Station	0h38	11:59 AM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	11:26 AM Okayama Station	0h36	12:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 791	11:32 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	11:40 AM Okayama Station	0h35	12:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	11:48 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 947	11:50 AM Okayama Station	1h17	1:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 129	11:54 AM Okayama Station	0h39	12:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 131	11:59 AM Okayama Station	0h38	12:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	12:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	12:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 753	12:10 PM Okayama Station	0h42	12:52 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 133	12:14 PM Okayama Station	0h35	12:49 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	12:18 PM Okayama Station	0h38	12:56 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	12:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	1:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 793	12:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 137	12:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	1:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	12:48 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 949	12:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	2:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 139	12:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	1:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 141	12:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	1:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	1:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	1:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 755	1:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	1:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	1:18 PM Okayama Station	0h37	1:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	1:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	2:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 795	1:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 145	1:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	2:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	1:48 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 147	1:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	2:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 149	1:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	2:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	2:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	2:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 757	2:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	2:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 151	2:18 PM Okayama Station	0h37	2:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	2:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	3:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 797	2:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	3:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 153	2:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	3:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	2:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	3:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 953	2:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	4:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 155	2:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	3:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 157	2:59 PM Okayama Station	0h38	3:37 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	3:06 PM Okayama Station	0h36	3:42 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 759	3:11 PM Okayama Station	0h40	3:51 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 159	3:18 PM Okayama Station	0h37	3:55 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	3:26 PM Okayama Station	0h36	4:02 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Sakura 799	3:32 PM Okayama Station	0h39	4:11 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 161	3:40 PM Okayama Station	0h35	4:15 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	3:47 PM Okayama Station	0h40	4:27 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 955	3:50 PM Okayama Station	1h17	5:07 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 163	3:54 PM Okayama Station	0h39	4:33 PM Hiroshima Station	0 transfersDirect
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Overview: Train from Okayama to Hiroshima

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Trains from Okayama to Hiroshima run on average 96 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 if you book in advance.

There are 96 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 08:11. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 40m.

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Distance

85 miles (138 km)

Average train duration

36m

Cheapest ticket price

$39

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

40m

First train

5:11 AM

Last train

8:11 AM

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jul - Sep

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Fri

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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

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.

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Information about the Okayama to Hiroshima train route

The Okayama to Hiroshima train route is one of the most convenient and well-traveled segments of Japan's Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen corridor. Connecting Okayama Station (1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0024) with Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822), the route runs along the San'yo Shinkansen line through the western reaches of Honshu, Japan's main island.

This is a practical and scenic connection for travelers moving westward along Japan's main Shinkansen spine, whether as part of a broader itinerary or as a focused trip between two of the Chugoku region's most significant cities. The landscape along this stretch passes through coastal plains and mountainous terrain typical of western Japan, making it a visually enjoyable ride even on a short journey.

Both the Nozomi and Hikari Shinkansen services operate on this route. For JR Pass holders, the Hikari is the recommended option, as the Nozomi is not covered by the standard JR Pass. The Kodama service also runs this corridor, stopping at all intermediate stations, and is fully covered by the JR Pass.

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.

Okayama to Hiroshima by train: what to expect on board

Traveling the Okayama to Hiroshima bullet train is a smooth and effortless experience. Okayama Station's Shinkansen platforms are clearly marked in English and Japanese, with digital departure boards making it easy to identify the correct service. The station's Shinkansen entrance is accessed via the central concourse, and automated gates accept both IC cards and physical tickets.

Seating options

Ordinary Car (Standard Class), comfortable, spacious seating with ample legroom compared to most European or North American rail equivalents. Perfectly suitable for this route.
Green Car (First Class), wider seats and a quieter carriage atmosphere. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer extra space, though for a short westward hop many travelers find standard class more than adequate.

Best seats for the view

The San'yo Shinkansen corridor passes through a varied landscape of coastal inlets, forested hillsides, and river valleys. To make the most of the scenery:

Seats on the right-hand side of the train (window seats on the A side) when traveling from Okayama to Hiroshima offer views toward the Seto Inland Sea in certain stretches.
The left-hand side (window seats on the E side) gives views toward the Chugoku Mountains inland.
Either side rewards passengers who look up from their screens, the countryside through western Honshu is genuinely picturesque.

On-board experience

Like all Shinkansen services, trains on this route are punctual, clean, and quiet. A trolley service passes through the carriages offering drinks, snacks, and light bento options. That said, picking up food at Okayama Station before boarding is a highly recommended approach, Okayama has its own regional food culture worth exploring, and the station's ekiben (station bento) selection reflects local specialties including Okayama's celebrated peaches and local seafood.

Best time of year to travel

Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season is spectacular throughout the Chugoku region. Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park is particularly beautiful lined with cherry trees in full bloom, but services are busy, book early.
Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage arrives across western Honshu, and Hiroshima's Miyajima Island offers especially striking scenery during this period.
Winter (December to February): Quieter and with lower accommodation prices across both cities. Hiroshima's mild coastal climate makes it a relatively comfortable winter destination compared to other Japanese cities.
Summer (July to August): August 6th, the anniversary of the atomic bombing, draws large numbers of visitors to Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial Ceremony. If this is your reason for visiting, be prepared for significant crowds and book accommodation and train tickets well in advance.

Getting to Hiroshima and beyond

Hiroshima Station serves as a well-connected gateway to the wider Hiroshima Prefecture and beyond, making onward travel from the station easy and efficient.

Within Hiroshima

Hiroshima has one of Japan's most practical urban transport networks for visitors. From Hiroshima Station:

The Hiroshima Electric Railway (streetcar/tram) departs directly from outside the station and connects to the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and the city center. A day pass offers excellent value for visitors planning multiple stops.
Local buses from Hiroshima Station cover destinations across the city and surrounding areas.
The Hiroshima Bus Center, a short tram ride from the station, serves regional destinations including Miyajima, Onomichi, and towns along the Hiroshima coastline.

Day trips and regional connections

Hiroshima's location on the San'yo Shinkansen line and its ferry connections make it an ideal base for regional exploration:

Miyajima Island (Itsukushima), home to the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Reached by ferry from Miyajimaguchi, accessible by JR train from Hiroshima Station. The JR Pass covers both the train and the JR-operated ferry.
Onomichi, a scenic port town roughly 40 minutes east by local San'yo Main Line train, famous for its hillside temple walks and as the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
Iwakuni, around 20 minutes west by local train, known for the historic Kintaikyo Bridge and Iwakuni Castle.
Shin-Yamaguchi, a short Shinkansen hop westward, offering connections into Yamaguchi Prefecture and toward Hagi.
Osaka or Kyoto, both reachable in under two hours by Hikari Shinkansen, making Hiroshima a viable anchor city for a broader western Japan itinerary.

What to expect when you arrive in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822) has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and presents a modern, well-organized arrival experience. The Shinkansen platforms are on the upper level of the station, with clearly marked exits and escalators leading down to the main concourse.

Practical information at the station

Tourist information: The Hiroshima City Tourist Information Center is located inside the station and provides maps, sightseeing brochures, and transport guidance in English and several other languages. Staff are experienced in assisting international visitors.
Luggage storage: Coin lockers of various sizes are available throughout the station building. For travelers wishing to head directly out to sightseeing, luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) can deliver bags to your hotel, freeing you to explore unencumbered from the moment you arrive.
Currency and connectivity: Japan Post ATMs and convenience store ATMs within and near the station reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station building.

Arriving in Hiroshima for the first time

Hiroshima is a city that carries profound historical significance and has rebuilt itself into a vibrant, forward-looking place. First-time visitors are often struck by the contrast between its modern cityscape and the deeply moving atmosphere of the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, located roughly two kilometers west of the station, easily reached on foot along the river or by tram.

The A-Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands just north of the Peace Memorial Park and remains one of the most powerful and affecting landmarks in all of Japan. Allocating at least a half-day to this area is strongly recommended for any visitor.

Beyond the Peace Memorial district, Hiroshima offers excellent local food culture, the city is famous for its own style of okonomiyaki (savory pancake), layered rather than mixed, and best tried at the dedicated Okonomimura food building near the city center. The Hondori shopping arcade and the neighborhoods around Nagarekawa give a lively sense of everyday Hiroshima life after dark.

The streetcar network running directly from Hiroshima Station is the most atmospheric and practical way to navigate the city, and its slow pace through the central streets gives visitors a genuine feel for the city before they even reach their first destination.

FAQs: Trains from Okayama to Hiroshima

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Okayama 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.

Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Okayama to Hiroshima, 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 way to travel by train from Okayama to Hiroshima is usually to choose slower services or less in-demand departure times, and book in advance when possible. If both reserved and non-reserved seating is available, non-reserved options can sometimes be cheaper. To save money, compare different times and services and book earlier when you can.

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 Okayama to Hiroshima. 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 Okayama to Hiroshima is possible by train, with journey times of around 40m each way. That said, Hiroshima has a lot to see, so an overnight stay often makes for a more relaxed visit.

Yes, there are direct trains from Okayama to Hiroshima. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.

The average train journey from Okayama to Hiroshima takes around 40m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.

Trains from Okayama to Hiroshima 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 Okayama to Hiroshima. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.

High-speed train tickets from Okayama to Hiroshima are typically priced higher than slower services. Costs can vary by seat type (reserved vs non-reserved), class, and the specific service you choose.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hiroshima to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

You can bring luggage on the train from Okayama to Hiroshima, 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 Okayama to Hiroshima can cost as little as $39 when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $41, 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 Okayama to Hiroshima are operated by JR West. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.

Whether a rail pass is valid from Okayama to Hiroshima 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 Okayama to Hiroshima typically depart from Okayama Station and arrive at Hiroshima 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 Okayama to Hiroshima. 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.

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Popular train stations from Okayama to Hiroshima

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Departure train stations in Okayama

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Okayama Station1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0024, Japan Accessibility

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Accessibility facilities are available at Okayama Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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