There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Shōbara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Miyoshi(Hiroshima)train [31919] JR Geibi / ...
5h 12m¥5,856–8,647Drive 281.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Shōbaracar 281.3 km
4h 3m¥4,302–6,213Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Chiyoda IC.bus Hamadado Express
- Take the bus from Chiyoda Inter to Shobara Chugakko-maebus 高速：庄原～広島線 / ...
7h 2m¥4,730–12,000Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Niimitrain
8h 1mBus, train
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Michinoeki Bingo Fuchobus
- Take the train from Fuchu(Hiroshima) to Yatsugitrain Fukuen Line / ...
8h 58m¥5,240–6,350
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shōbara is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Shōbara is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Shōbara. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Shobara Chugakko-mae via Chiyoda Inter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Shōbara. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Bingoshobara via Shin Osaka, Hiroshima and Miyoshi(Hiroshima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Shōbara is 396 km. The road distance is 281.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shōbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Osaka to Shōbara, including transfers.
Osaka to Shōbara bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Shōbara train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Shōbara is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shōbara, Hiroshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Bingoshobara via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Hiroshima, and Miyoshi(Hiroshima) in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to Shobara Chugakko-mae via Chiyoda Inter in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nishi Akashi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Miyoshi(Hiroshima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Niimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Fuchu(Hiroshima) to Yatsugi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Okayama to Niimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Chiyoda IC.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–11,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- (0824)72-2122
- Website
- Bihoku Kotsu
Bus from Chiyoda Inter to Shobara Chugakko-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–1,800
- Schedules at
- Bihoku Kotsu
- Phone
- 084-953-5391
- Website
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Umeda-eki to Michinoeki Bingo Fucho
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Shōbara bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Chiyoda IC. station.
Osaka to Shōbara train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Shōbara is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Osaka to Shōbara.
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