What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥3500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Hiroshima and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hiroshima BC and arriving at Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Hiroshima to Osaka?

The distance between Hiroshima and Osaka is 301 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.

How do I travel from Hiroshima to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Osaka?

The train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Osaka bus from?

Hiroshima to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima BC station.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima to Osaka train from?

Hiroshima to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Hiroshima station.

Train or bus from Hiroshima to Osaka?

The best way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Hiroshima to Osaka bus arrive?

Hiroshima to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass.

Where does the Hiroshima to Osaka train arrive?

Hiroshima to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Osaka is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Hiroshima to Osaka.

How do I get a train ticket from Hiroshima to Osaka?

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Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 8530+ hotels available in Osaka.

Hiroshima to Osaka - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
1h 25m
¥7,500–11,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpassbus Hiroshima EXP / ...
5h 5m
¥3,500–9,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Ōsakanightbus Karst
9h 28m
¥7,000–9,500
Drive 328.5 km
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Osakacar 328.5 km
4h 16m
¥5,687–8,214

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 301.5 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥7,500–11,000 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Hiroshima BC to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500–9,500 and the journey takes 5h 5m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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