Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Osaka to Hiroshima is the Mizuho on the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen: 1 h 20 min from Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station at the fastest, for 10,950 yen with a reserved seat. JR Central's timetable for Wednesday 14 October 2026 lists 96 trains from Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station, the first at 06:00 and the last at 22:29.

Updated October 3, 2026

80 minfastest train (Mizuho 605)

10,950 yenreserved seat, one way

96trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Osaka to Hiroshima

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Osaka to Hiroshima: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Mizuho on the Sanyo and Kyushu ShinkansenShin-Osaka → Hiroshima	1 h 20 min	10,950 yen	—	96	06:00 / 22:29

Mizuho on the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen

Fastest: 80 min
Reserved seat: 10,950 yen
Trains a day: 96
Last train: 22:29

From: Shin-Osaka Station
To: Hiroshima Station
Fastest: 1 h 20 min (Mizuho 605, 07:50 → 09:10)
Reserved seat: 10,950 yen = basic fare 5,720 yen + limited express charge 5,230 yen
Trains a day: 96 on 14 October 2026: 57 Nozomi, 17 Sakura, 10 Kodama, 8 Mizuho and 4 Hikari. JR Central marks 35 of them as trains that run only on some days or change their stops by day.
First train: 06:00 → 07:25 (Mizuho 601)
Last train: 22:29 → 23:54 (Nozomi 89)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

With a Japan Rail Pass

Hikari or Kodama: Covered by the pass. The Sakura 751 leaving at 10:20 takes 1 h 32 min.
Nozomi: Buy the special ticket for pass holders: 4,170 yen for Shin-Osaka – Hiroshima.

Without a pass, the Hikari costs 10,420 yen with a reserved seat.

Large suitcases on the Shinkansen

On the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, the size of your bag decides whether you need a special seat.

Up to 160 cm: Overhead racks, no reservation needed
161 to 250 cm: Reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area when you buy the ticket
Over 250 cm: Cannot be taken on board
No reservation: A 1,000 yen fee if you board with an oversized bag without one

The size is the total of length, width and height.

Hiroshima to Osaka

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 07:28 (Nozomi 74)
Last train: 22:12 → 23:37 (Mizuho 614)
Trains a day: 96 on 14 October 2026: 59 Nozomi, 17 Sakura, 10 Kodama, 8 Mizuho and 2 Hikari

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Hiroshima?

1 h 20 min at the fastest by the Mizuho on the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen. The train leaving Shin-Osaka Station at 07:50 takes 1 h 20 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Hiroshima?

10,950 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Hiroshima?

The last train leaves Shin-Osaka Station at 22:29 and reaches Hiroshima Station at 23:54 (Nozomi 89). The first leaves at 06:00.

Can I use the Japan Rail Pass from Osaka to Hiroshima?

Yes. The pass covers the Hikari and Kodama; the Hikari takes 1 h 32 min. For the Nozomi, pass holders buy a special ticket costing 4,170 yen.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Shinkansen from Osaka to Hiroshima?

Yes, up to a total of 250 cm. Bags over 160 cm need a seat with an oversized baggage area, reserved when you buy the ticket; without it there is a 1,000 yen fee.