Hiroshima To Osaka Train
- $101Lowest ticket cost
- 302 kmDistance
- 1 h 19 minTravel Time
Train Hiroshima to Osaka Information
- Train on the route:This route runs on the Sanyo Shinkansen, served by the Nozomi, Mizuho, or Sakura, high-speed trains reaching up to 300 kilometers per hour.
- Average ticket price:A one-way fare starts from around 101 USD. Non-reserved seats run slightly cheaper than reserved ones.
- Where to purchase tickets:Tickets can be bought through the Rail.Ninja global train ticket reservation system.
- Important to know:The Nozomi and Mizuho are the fastest options but aren't covered by the Japan Rail Pass, unlike the Sakura and Hikari.
Hiroshima to Osaka Train Timetable
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| A short ride on the Sanyo Shinkansen puts Osaka within reach of Hiroshima in as little as 1 hour 19 minutes, with the Nozomi and Mizuho leading the pack for speed and the Sakura offering a nearly identical experience with one or two extra stops. The ordinary seating throughout comes with enough legroom and storage to make even a quick trip feel unhurried. Hiroshima Station links directly to the local streetcar system near the Peace Memorial Park, and arriving at Shin-Osaka Station puts Umeda and the rest of the city within easy reach. Trains run every 10 to 20 minutes, so while spontaneity works fine here, booking your Hiroshima to Osaka train tickets ahead still locks in the exact departure you want. Platform signage at both stations keeps the transition from gate to train straightforward. |
Hiroshima to Osaka Train Information
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Hiroshima Train Station
Osaka Train Station
Hiroshima connects to Osaka via the Sanyo Shinkansen, with the Nozomi and Mizuho covering the distance in as little as 80 minutes. Comfortable ordinary seating and enough room for luggage make this short hop easy to fit into a longer Japan itinerary. Hiroshima Station links directly to the streetcar system near the Peace Memorial Park, so a quick stop beforehand is simple to arrange. With trains running every 10 to 20 minutes, book your Hiroshima to Osaka train tickets ahead to guarantee your preferred departure.
What to Know About Hiroshima to Osaka Train
The two cities are roughly 330 kilometers apart, a distance the Sanyo Shinkansen covers in as little as 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest services.
The Nozomi and Mizuho complete the trip in around 1 hour 19 minutes, while the Sakura, which makes a few more stops, takes closer to 2 hours.
A one-way fare generally starts around 101 USD, with reserved seats costing slightly more than non-reserved ones. Current pricing is available through Rail.Ninja.
Yes, the 1 hour 19 minutes-ride makes a Hiroshima day trip from Osaka easy, leaving plenty of time to visit the Peace Memorial Park and even cross to Miyajima Island before heading back.
Shinkansen services on this route run frequently, with departures roughly every 10 to 20 minutes throughout the day, making it easy to travel without a fixed schedule.
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