The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Hiroshima
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Hiroshima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Hiroshima will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
Of the 50 trains that leave Kyoto for Hiroshima on Sat, Jul 11, 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Hikari 7317:20 AM1h44Kyoto Station9:04 AMHiroshima Station€621One-way0 transfers
Hikari 7358:29 AM2h04Kyoto Station10:33 AMHiroshima Station€621One-way0 transfers
Hikari 7338:01 AM1h55Kyoto Station9:56 AMHiroshima Station€621One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 119:46 AM1h41Kyoto Station11:27 AMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 879:53 PM1h39Kyoto Station11:32 PMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 38:26 AM1h36Kyoto Station10:02 AMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 1310:02 AM1h36Kyoto Station11:38 AMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 998:03 AM1h36Kyoto Station9:39 AMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 1037:41 AM1h36Kyoto Station9:17 AMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
Nozomi 1510:25 AM1h37Kyoto Station12:02 PMHiroshima Station€681One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Kyoto to Hiroshima
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Hiroshima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 309 km
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€65 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kyoto to Hiroshima train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Hiroshima trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 101 | 6:55 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:20 AM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:41 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:01 AM Kyoto Station | 1h55 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:03 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:26 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 2h04 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 8:47 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:16 AM Kyoto Station | 1h43 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 10:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 11:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 12:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 1:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 4:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 2:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 4:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 3:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 4:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 5:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 3:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 5:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 4:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 5:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 6:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 4:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 7:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 5:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 7:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 6:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 6:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 7:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 10:30 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:07 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 10:44 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:22 PM Kyoto Station | 1h45 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 9:53 PM Kyoto Station | 1h39 | 11:32 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 101 | 6:55 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 8:36 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 731 | 7:20 AM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 9:04 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 103 | 7:41 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 9:17 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 8:01 AM Kyoto Station | 1h55 | 9:56 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 99 | 8:03 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 9:39 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 8:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 9:49 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 8:26 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 10:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 735 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 2h04 | 10:33 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 8:47 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 10:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 10:42 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 9:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 11:02 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 11:27 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h36 | 11:38 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 10:16 AM Kyoto Station | 1h43 | 11:59 AM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 10:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 12:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 10:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 12:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 11:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 12:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 11:25 AM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 1:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 11:46 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 1:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 12:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 1:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 12:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 2:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 12:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 2:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 1:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 2:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 1:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 3:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 1:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 3:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 2:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 3:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 2:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 4:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 2:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 4:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 3:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 4:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 3:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 5:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 3:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 5:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 4:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 5:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 4:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 6:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 4:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 6:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 5:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 6:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 5:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 7:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 5:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 7:23 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 6:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 7:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 6:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 8:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 6:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 8:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 7:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 8:42 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 7:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 9:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 7:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 9:27 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 8:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 9:46 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 8:25 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 10:02 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 1h44 | 10:30 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 9:07 PM Kyoto Station | 1h37 | 10:44 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 9:22 PM Kyoto Station | 1h45 | 11:07 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 9:53 PM Kyoto Station | 1h39 | 11:32 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 1h40 | 11:54 PM Hiroshima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Hiroshima
Trains from Kyoto to Hiroshima run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €61 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €61 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: JR Central, JR West from Kyoto to Hiroshima trainsJR Central, JR West trains will get you between Kyoto and Hiroshima from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kyoto to Hiroshima
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Hiroshima by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hiroshima, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kyoto to Hiroshima
Most Kyoto to Hiroshima trains use the Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Hiroshima train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Kyoto station do trains to Hiroshima leave from?
Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyoto Station train station facilities and services
Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
Which Hiroshima station do trains from Kyoto arrive at?
Getting to Hiroshima Station from Hiroshima city centre
Hiroshima Station is 1 km from Hiroshima city centre. Public transport options include:
Hiroshima Station train station facilities and services
Hiroshima Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Over 100 dining options including Japanese and international cuisine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Tourist Information Center and main waiting areas. ATMs are international ATMs available throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hiroshima Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hiroshima Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hiroshima Station: Elevators and escalators available; accessible restrooms.
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