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.

Distance	About 340 km
Fastest	Sanyo Shinkansen (about 1h25)
Cheapest	Bus
Don't miss	Miyajima's floating torii gate

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
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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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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