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Osaka to Hiroshima: Bullet Train or Bus?

Osaka to Hiroshima is an easy Shinkansen run and the gateway to Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park. The fastest trains do it in well under an hour and a half; buses cost less and take far longer. Here is how they compare.

DistanceAbout 340 km
FastestSanyo Shinkansen (about 1h25)
CheapestBus
Don't missMiyajima's floating torii gate
Osaka to Hiroshima: your options
ModeOperatorDurationApprox fareOvernight
Train Sanyo Shinkansen (Nozomi / Sakura)
Fastest. Sakura is covered by the Japan Rail Pass; Nozomi is not.
about 1h25 to 1h40 approx €65 to €75 No Check on 12Go →
Bus Chugoku JR Bus / Willer
Cheapest, with day and overnight departures.
about 5 to 6 hours approx €20 to €35 No Check on 12Go →

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Where to stay in Osaka
Option 1
APA Hotel Namba-Shinsaibashi
Osaka
Top-rated stay in Osaka
APA Hotel Namba-Shinsaibashi
★ 8.3 9477 reviews
€45
per night
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Option 2
Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka By IHG
Osaka
Top-rated stay in Osaka
Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka By IHG
★ 8.6 1255 reviews
€45
per night
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Option 3
APA HOTEL&RESORT OSAKA NAMBA EKIMAE TOWER
Osaka
Top-rated stay in Osaka
APA HOTEL&RESORT OSAKA NAMBA EKIMAE TOWER
★ 8.7 25519 reviews
€46
per night
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Where to stay in Hiroshima
Option 1
APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi
Hiroshima
Top-rated stay in Hiroshima
APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi
★ 8.4 12175 reviews
€52
per night
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Option 2
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Top-rated stay in Hiroshima
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima
★ 8.4 3983 reviews
€52
per night
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Option 3
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
Hiroshima
Top-rated stay in Hiroshima
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
★ 8.4 6412 reviews
€51
per night
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the bullet train from Osaka to Hiroshima?
About 1 hour 25 minutes on the fastest Nozomi, or roughly 1h40 on the Rail-Pass-eligible Sakura.
Is Hiroshima worth visiting from Osaka?
Yes. It is a comfortable day trip or overnight, with the Peace Memorial Park and the floating torii gate on nearby Miyajima island.
Does the Japan Rail Pass cover Osaka to Hiroshima?
It covers the Sakura and Hikari trains, but not the fastest Nozomi. The time difference is small.

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