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Kyoto to Hiroshima by Shinkansen

The Kyoto to Hiroshima Shinkansen runs west along the Tokaido and Sanyo lines, reaching Hiroshima in under two hours. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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Fastest

1h 40m (Nozomi)

Typical

1h 50m (Sakura)

Transfers

Direct or one easy change at Shin Osaka

Distance

about 380 km

Daily services

frequent through the day

JR Pass

Sakura covered; Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplement

Kyoto to Hiroshima ticket prices

One-way fares by seat class. Return simply doubles the fare.

Seat class	Price (AUD)	Good to know
Non-reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 95	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 101	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 134	Business class 2 by 2 seating

Fares are indicative from prices and vary by date, train and season. The live fare is shown when you search. As a guide, an Ordinary reserved seat is around ¥11,410.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

All three run the Kyoto–Hiroshima route direct — they differ in how many stations they skip.

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Nozomi	1h 40m	Fewest stops, the fastest service	Supplement required
Sakura	1h 50m	Only a little slower	Covered by JR Pass
Hikari plus Sakura	2h 05m	A change at Shin Osaka	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Kyoto → Hiroshima departures.

Depart Kyoto	Arrive Hiroshima	Train	Duration
06:35	08:15	Nozomi	1h 40m
08:12	10:02	Sakura	1h 50m
10:35	12:15	Nozomi	1h 40m
13:12	15:02	Sakura	1h 50m
17:35	19:15	Nozomi	1h 40m

Indicative departures. Fast Sanyo services run through the day. Search your date for live times.

Tips for the journey

Take the Sakura with a pass

The Sakura is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and only a little slower than the Nozomi.

Some trains change at Shin Osaka

A few services need a quick same platform change at Shin Osaka, so check before you board.

Inland Sea views

West of Okayama the line runs close to the Seto Inland Sea, with sea and island views.

Easy for Miyajima

Hiroshima Station connects to the trams for the Peace Park and the ferry pier for Miyajima.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Kyoto to Hiroshima bullet train?

From about AUD 95 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 101 and Green Car from about AUD 134.

How long does it take?

About 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest Nozomi, and around 1 hour 50 minutes on the pass friendly Sakura.

Which train with a Japan Rail Pass?

Take the Sakura, which is fully covered. The Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplement.

Do I need to change trains?

Many services are direct, but some need a quick change at Shin Osaka.

Can I visit Miyajima?

Yes, it is a short train or tram ride from Hiroshima Station to the ferry pier, then a ten minute ferry.

Related routes

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