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

The fastest way from Kyoto to Hiroshima is the Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen: 1 h 36 min from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station at the fastest, for 11,940 yen with a reserved seat. JR Central's timetable for Wednesday 14 October 2026 lists 60 trains from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station, the first at 06:55 and the last at 22:14.

Updated October 3, 2026

96 minfastest train (Nozomi 103)

11,940 yenreserved seat, one way

60trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Kyoto to Hiroshima

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

Ways from Kyoto to Hiroshima: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo ShinkansenKyoto → Hiroshima	1 h 36 min	11,940 yen	10,770 yen	60	06:55 / 22:14

Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

Fastest: 96 min
Reserved seat: 11,940 yen
Trains a day: 60
Last train: 22:14

From: Kyoto Station
To: Hiroshima Station
Fastest: 1 h 36 min (Nozomi 103, 07:41 → 09:17)
A midday train: 10:02 → 11:38, 1 h 36 min (Nozomi 13)
Reserved seat: 11,940 yen = basic fare 6,600 yen + limited express charge 5,340 yen
Non-reserved seat: 10,770 yen
Trains a day: 60 on 14 October 2026: 57 Nozomi and 3 Hikari. JR Central marks 10 of them as trains that run only on some days or change their stops by day.
First train: 06:55 → 08:36 (Nozomi 101)
Last train: 22:14 → 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 Hikari 703 leaving at 10:43 takes 2 h 9 min.
Nozomi: Buy the special ticket for pass holders: 4,170 yen for Kyoto – Hiroshima.

Without a pass, the Hikari costs 11,300 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 Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 07:43 (Nozomi 74)
Last train: 21:03 → 22:45 (Nozomi 108)
Trains a day: 60 on 14 October 2026: 59 Nozomi and 1 Hikari

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

1 h 36 min at the fastest by the Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:02 takes 1 h 36 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

11,940 yen with a reserved seat and 10,770 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 22:14 and reaches Hiroshima Station at 23:54 (Nozomi 89). The first leaves at 06:55.

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

Yes. The pass covers the Hikari and Kodama; the Hikari takes 2 h 9 min. For the Nozomi, pass holders buy a special ticket costing 4,170 yen.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Shinkansen from Kyoto 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.