🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Osaka → Hiroshima
Osaka to Hiroshima
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight busDistance: Highway bus route distance 332–358 km (Chugoku JR Bus)
The fastest way from Osaka to Hiroshima is the Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi from Shin-Osaka Station in about 1 hr 25 min. With a JR Pass, you can ride the Sakura and Hikari at no extra charge. For a lower fare, highway buses (daytime and overnight) from Osaka Station are also available.
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Compare your options
Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi
- Travel time
- About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥10,750 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
- Travel time
- About 1 hr 30 min (e.g. Sakura No. 549 departs Shin-Osaka 9:20 → arrives Hiroshima 10:51)
- Transfers
- None
Highway bus (Hiroshima Express Osaka and others)
- Travel time
- About 5 hr 20 min
- Fare
- ¥3,500–8,500 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date)
- Transfers
- None
Overnight bus (Hiroshima Dream Osaka and others)
- Travel time
- About 6 hr 40 min – 8 hr (e.g. departs Osaka Station 23:30 → arrives Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit 6:10)
- Fare
- ¥4,500–10,000 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi | About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54) | smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥10,750 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Shin-Osaka–Hiroshima ¥4,170 for adults) |
| Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari | About 1 hr 30 min (e.g. Sakura No. 549 departs Shin-Osaka 9:20 → arrives Hiroshima 10:51) | — | Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge) |
| Highway bus (Hiroshima Express Osaka and others) | About 5 hr 20 min | ¥3,500–8,500 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date) | — |
| Overnight bus (Hiroshima Dream Osaka and others) | About 6 hr 40 min – 8 hr (e.g. departs Osaka Station 23:30 → arrives Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit 6:10) | ¥4,500–10,000 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date) | — |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Fastest option
→ Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi
Using a JR Pass or area pass
→ Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
Budget option
→ Highway bus (Hiroshima Express Osaka and others)
Overnight to save on accommodation
→ Overnight bus (Hiroshima Dream Osaka and others)
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi
- Depart from
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hiroshima Station
- Travel time
- About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥10,750 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi), or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation)
- JR Pass
- Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Shin-Osaka–Hiroshima ¥4,170 for adults)
Shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
- Depart from
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hiroshima Station
- Travel time
- About 1 hr 30 min (e.g. Sakura No. 549 departs Shin-Osaka 9:20 → arrives Hiroshima 10:51)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi), or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation)
- JR Pass
- Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge)
- Note
- International visitors can also use the SANYO-SHINKANSEN One-way Ticket (Osaka city area–Hiroshima city area ¥7,900 for adults, purchased in advance outside Japan)
Highway bus
Highway bus (Hiroshima Express Osaka and others)
- Depart from
- JR Expressway Bus Terminal at Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hiroshima Bus Center / Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit
- Travel time
- About 5 hr 20 min
- Fare
- ¥3,500–8,500 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date)
- Frequency
- 2 daytime services a day
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- From Osaka Station 10:30 / 14:00 (example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Kousoku Bus Net (JR Bus reservation site) or the Chugoku JR Bus telephone reservation center
- Note
- Services with 3-across and 4-across seating
Overnight bus
Overnight bus (Hiroshima Dream Osaka and others)
- Depart from
- JR Expressway Bus Terminal at Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hiroshima Bus Center / Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit
- Travel time
- About 6 hr 40 min – 8 hr (e.g. departs Osaka Station 23:30 → arrives Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit 6:10)
- Fare
- ¥4,500–10,000 for adults (as of October 2026, varies by seat type and travel date)
- Frequency
- 2 services a day
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Kousoku Bus Net (JR Bus reservation site) or the Chugoku JR Bus telephone reservation center
- Note
- Services with 3-across seating and 4-across seating (with restroom)
Tips
Good to know
- ✓The Shinkansen departs from Shin-Osaka Station, 1 stop on JR from Osaka Station (Umeda)
- ✓The Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass also covers the Nozomi between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima
- ✓Highway buses depart from the JR Expressway Bus Terminal at Osaka Station, not from Shin-Osaka
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
🚄 JR
🚄 JRKansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥17,000
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
Tickets you can book in advancePR
PRKlookShinkansen Osaka (Shin-Osaka)–Hiroshima ticketChoose your train and seat on the Nozomi, Sakura, Hikari and more, and book onlineView on Klook- PRKlookJR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days)Unlimited rides on the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima (including the Nozomi) and JR lines in KansaiView on Klook
- PRKlookJapan Rail Pass (Nationwide)Unlimited rides on JR lines nationwide. The Sakura and Hikari are available at no extra chargeView on Klook
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Other Routes
Other routes
Tokyo → Hiroshima
Fastest: Approx. 4 hr (example: Nozomi 89, dep. Tokyo 20:00 → arr. Hiroshima 23:54)
🚄 Shinkansen✈ Flight🌙 Overnight bus
Osaka → Okayama
Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Osaka → Kanazawa
Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08