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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The city’s most important museum, documenting the atomic bombing and its human impact through artifacts, testimonies, and historical exhibits.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osaka to Hiroshima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Osaka to Hiroshima:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osaka to Hiroshima costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Hiroshima take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 2h 26m faster (1h 36m by train vs 4h 2m by car) and roughly $19 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $91 (€75)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with JR West, JR Central.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Hiroshima trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h48 | 7:54 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 8:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 939 | 6:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h27 | 9:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 8:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:09 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 9:28 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h43 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h41 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:42 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h51 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:44 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h49 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 10:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 10:51 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 12:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 11:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 11:52 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 12:52 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 1:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 2:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 3:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 4:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 4:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 4:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 3:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 4:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 3:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 4:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 3:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 4:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 4:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 5:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 5:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 5:19 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 5:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 4:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 5:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 4:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 5:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 4:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 5:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 5:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 6:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 6:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 6:19 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 6:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 961 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 7:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 7:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 7:11 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 7:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 7:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 6:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 6:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 7:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 965 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:19 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 967 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:06 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:15 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 9:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 969 | 8:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h16 | 10:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 9:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 10:30 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 9:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 10:30 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:44 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:44 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 973 | 9:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h13 | 11:41 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:36 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:38 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 10:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 11:32 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 10:08 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 11:32 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 10:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 10:29 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 681 | 6:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h48 | 7:54 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 7:57 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 8:18 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 939 | 6:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h27 | 9:26 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 7:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 8:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:34 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 941 | 7:40 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:09 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:56 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 9:28 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h43 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h41 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:16 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:42 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h51 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:44 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h49 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 10:22 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 9:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 10:51 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 945 | 9:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h35 | 12:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h26 | 11:20 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 10:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 11:52 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:32 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 947 | 10:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 1:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 11:02 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h32 | 12:52 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 949 | 11:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 2:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:41 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 12:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 1:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 1:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 2:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 2:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 3:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 4:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 5:19 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 39 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 6:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 41 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 5:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 6:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 961 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 8:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 7:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h24 | 7:11 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 7:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Kodama 965 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h30 | 9:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:19 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 7:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 967 | 7:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h29 | 10:06 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 9:15 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 8:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:17 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 9:51 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 969 | 8:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h16 | 10:53 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:41 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h21 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 81 | 9:02 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h28 | 10:30 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h23 | 10:44 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Kodama 973 | 9:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h13 | 11:41 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:36 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h31 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:38 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h29 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Nozomi 89 | 10:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h27 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 10:29 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1h25 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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By Maria Kofou
If you’re traveling across Japan, the train from Osaka to Hiroshima is one of the most efficient and rewarding routes you can take. The journey combines speed, comfort, and incredible scenery, making it ideal whether you’re planning a day trip or continuing your itinerary further west. During my time in Japan, I took this route on the Shinkansen and found it to be one of the smoothest long-distance train experiences I’ve ever had. Here’s everything you need to know before making the trip yourself.

The first glimpse of Hiroshima station
Trains between Osaka and Hiroshima are operated by JR (Japan Railways), with the Shinkansen (bullet train) being the fastest and most popular option. The journey connects Shin-Osaka Station with Hiroshima Station, covering approximately 330 km. Depending on the train type, the journey takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours, making it one of the fastest ways to travel such a distance in Japan. There are three main Shinkansen services on this route: Nozomi (fastest at 1h 30m), Sakura (slightly slower but still very fast), and Hikari (slower with more stops).
I booked my ticket in advance using Omio to better understand schedules and available options, although tickets can also be easily purchased at the station. For this journey, I chose the Shinkansen Sakura, and from the moment I boarded, everything felt incredibly efficient. Trains arrive exactly on time, and within minutes, you’re already moving at high speed.
Most journeys begin at Shin-Osaka Station, the main hub for Shinkansen services. It’s easily accessible from central Osaka via metro or local JR lines, and I arrived about 30 minutes early to navigate comfortably. The station is modern and extremely organized, with clear signage in English and designated boarding areas marked on the platform.
The train arrives at Hiroshima Station, which is well-connected and easy to navigate. From there, you can take a tram, bus, or taxi to reach the main attractions. The Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and city center are about 15–20 minutes away by tram. I chose to take the tram, which gave me a nice first impression of the city.
One of the biggest advantages of this route is frequency. Shinkansen trains run every 10–20 minutes throughout the day. The first trains usually depart around 6:00 AM, with services running until around 10:00–11:00 PM. I personally took a 9:20 AM Sakura Shinkansen, which arrived in Hiroshima at around 10:55 AM, exactly on time.
The onboard experience is one of the highlights of this journey. Even in standard class, seats are spacious, comfortable, and reclinable, with plenty of legroom. There are tray tables, power outlets, and large windows, perfect for enjoying the scenery. The train is extremely clean and quiet, creating a calm atmosphere throughout the ride. There are also restrooms, vending machines, and occasionally food carts passing through. Eating a bento box on the Shinkansen is almost a tradition, and I highly recommend it.
Tickets are more expensive than shorter routes, but the speed and quality of the experience fully justify the cost. Shinkansen (Sakura/Hikari) costs around €60–€75. If you’re traveling more extensively around Japan, the Japan Rail Pass fully covers the JR trains on this route, including the Shinkansen (on applicable services), making it an excellent option for longer itineraries.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €70 |
| Food & drinks | €10 |
| Travel to departure station | €3 |
| Travel from arrival station | €3 |
| Total | € 86 |
The Osaka to Hiroshima train is one of the best long-distance routes you can experience in Japan. Fast, reliable, and incredibly comfortable, it perfectly showcases the efficiency of the Shinkansen network. Whether you’re visiting Hiroshima for its history or continuing your journey further west, this train ride is an experience in itself and one you won’t forget.

Welcome to Hiroshima train sign
Trains from Osaka to Hiroshima run on average 108 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 108 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.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 108 |
Direct trains 108 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
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Discover the best of Hiroshima — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hiroshima trip today.
The city’s most important museum, documenting the atomic bombing and its human impact through artifacts, testimonies, and historical exhibits.
A respected art museum near Hiroshima Castle with European modern masters and notable Japanese works in a calm central setting.
Japan’s first public museum dedicated to contemporary art, known for rotating exhibitions and its hilltop location in Hijiyama Park.
The city’s essential public space for reflection, memorials, and walking paths along the river in the heart of Hiroshima.
A beautifully landscaped historic Japanese garden with ponds, bridges, and teahouse views, ideal for a calm city escape.
A lively traditional approach street on nearby Miyajima, popular for its atmosphere, souvenirs, and easy access to major sights.
A layered savory pancake with batter, cabbage, pork, noodles, egg, and sauce, cooked on a hot griddle. It is Hiroshima’s signature comfort food and differs from Osaka style by stacking ingredients.
Hiroshima is Japan’s best-known oyster region. Oysters are eaten raw, grilled, fried, or in hot pot, prized for their plump texture and rich sea flavor.
A local specialty of grilled conger eel served over rice, especially associated with Miyajima. It is valued for its delicate sweetness and elegant, traditional preparation.
A respected Miyajima restaurant specializing in oysters from the Hiroshima area, served in multiple styles in a polished traditional setting.
A historic and well-known venue famous for anago meshi, offering a classic regional dining experience focused on conger eel over rice.
A famous multi-stall okonomiyaki building in central Hiroshima where visitors can try classic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in a lively, casual setting.
Moderate by Japanese city standards. Local eateries are good value, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is not expected in Japan. Service is included. Do not leave cash on the table; it may be returned. Round-up is unnecessary for taxis, cafés, and restaurants.
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Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima -> Kamiya-cho, Hiroshima
The Osaka to Hiroshima train route is one of western Japan's most rewarding rail journeys, connecting two of the region's most compelling cities along the San'yo Shinkansen corridor. Departing from Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) and arriving at Hiroshima Station (2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822), this route passes through the heart of the Chugoku region and delivers travelers efficiently from Osaka's vibrant urban energy to Hiroshima's deeply moving historical landscape.
The osaka to hiroshima bullet train operates via the San'yo Shinkansen, an extension of the famous Tokaido Shinkansen line that continues westward from Shin-Osaka. Travelers heading from Osaka to Hiroshima by train should note that the primary Shinkansen departure point is Shin-Osaka Station, not Osaka Station itself, Shin-Osaka is just a few minutes away by local subway or JR line and is clearly marked throughout the city. The Nozomi and Hikari are the main Shinkansen services on this corridor, with the Sakura also serving the route as part of the Kyushu Shinkansen network.
For JR Pass holders wondering how to go from Osaka to Hiroshima by train, it is worth knowing that the Nozomi is not covered by the standard JR Pass, the Hikari or Sakura services are the recommended options and are fully included. Non-pass holders can freely use any service available.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
Traveling on the shinkansen from Osaka to Hiroshima is a smooth, comfortable, and notably scenic experience. Trains depart from Shin-Osaka Station's dedicated Shinkansen platforms, which are clearly signed in both Japanese and English and well-separated from the local rail concourses.
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Best seats for the view
The Osaka to Hiroshima bullet train passes through stretches of beautiful Japanese countryside, including coastal glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea as you approach Hiroshima.
On-board experience
The San'yo Shinkansen maintains the same impeccable standards found across Japan's bullet train network, punctual, quiet, and scrupulously clean. A trolley service passes through carriages offering drinks, snacks, and light refreshments. That said, picking up an ekiben (station bento box) at Shin-Osaka before boarding is a highly recommended local ritual and a far more satisfying way to enjoy a meal on board.
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Hiroshima Station is a well-organized and centrally located transport hub, making it easy to continue exploring the city and the broader region once you arrive.
Within Hiroshima
Hiroshima has one of Japan's most charming urban transport systems, a streetcar (tram) network that connects Hiroshima Station directly to the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hondori shopping arcade, and the Ujina Port area. Trams depart from directly outside the station's south exit and are a convenient, affordable, and atmospheric way to move around the city. Day passes for the tram network are available and represent excellent value if you plan to cover several areas.
Day trips and regional connections
Hiroshima's location makes it an ideal base for some of western Japan's most iconic excursions:
If you are continuing further west toward Hakata (Fukuoka) or planning onward travel into Kyushu, the Shinkansen connection from Hiroshima Station remains seamless and fully covered by the JR Pass on Hikari and Sakura services.
Hiroshima Station is a modern, well-maintained transport hub that underwent significant redevelopment in recent years, offering travelers a clean and navigable arrival experience. The station sits on the eastern edge of the city center, with the Peace Memorial Park and most major sights reachable within 20 to 30 minutes on foot, by tram, or by bus.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Hiroshima for the first time
Hiroshima is a city that carries enormous historical weight, yet it strikes most first-time visitors with its warmth, greenery, and sense of forward-looking purpose. The Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) are must-visit sites and are best experienced in the morning before tour groups arrive. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is one of the most powerful museum experiences in Japan and deserves at least two hours.
Beyond the historical sites, Hiroshima is also celebrated for its regional cuisine, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a layered savory pancake quite distinct from its Osaka counterpart, is a local specialty not to be missed. Okonomimura, a multi-floor building near the city center dedicated almost entirely to okonomiyaki restaurants, is the most atmospheric place to try it.
Taxis are available outside both the north and south exits of Hiroshima Station, and the tram stop on the south side provides quick, straightforward access to the city's main attractions. The station's south exit is the primary orientation point for most visitors, with clear English signage guiding you toward the tram lines and key destinations.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka to Hiroshima by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hiroshima, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Osaka to Hiroshima trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Osaka and Hiroshima train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
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).
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
Hiroshima Station is 1 km from Hiroshima city centre. Public transport options include:
Hiroshima Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas. ATMs are international ATMs available throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hiroshima Station.
Available at Hiroshima Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hiroshima Station: Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms.
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