How to travel from Hiroshima to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Osaka is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to 宍道(山陰道) then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥56,130($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Chugoku JR Bus Company

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,225 ($82).

The distance between Hiroshima and Osaka is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Hiroshima and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥11,225 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Osaka. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Osaka. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hiroshima and Osaka. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hiroshima and Osaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 50m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Osaka. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Osaka. We recommend that you take the bus to 宍道(山陰道) then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Osaka. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,225 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Osaka

Transport options from Hiroshima to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
¥11,225($82)
every 20 mins307km (191 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 40m
¥56,130($410)
4 times a day453km (281 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
¥8,215($60)
4 times a day332km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
¥4,790($35)
on demand332km (206 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka