How much is a bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Hiroshima?

How much does a bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima cost? The price is around 200-230 USD. Make sure to explore with Klook for more discounts! Apart from one way trip, we also offer JR pass and other Japanese train ride ticket for you to experience all the trains across all JR lines in the Japan city center.



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The regular one way fare from Kyoto to Hiroshima is 10,770 yen for a non-reserved seat or around 12,000 yen for a reserved seat. The Japan Rail Pass fully covers Sakura, Hikari and Kodama trains, but a supplement fee is required for riding Nozomi trains.

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Beautiful views aside, the bullet train really is one of those must-do Japanese experiences. It can feel a bit daunting to try and figure out how to use it, but don't worry – we've got a few tips on how to get the most out of Japan's bullet trains.

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Instead, what makes the Shinkansen (and any Ltd. Express train) more expensive then regular trains is a hefty standard surcharge: the supplementary special-express ticket, which covers the premium experience of traveling on the nice fast trains. And yes, you have to pay it even if you have to stand.

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The Japan Rail Pass gives you access to JR train lines countrywide, with very few exceptions. With your pass, you can take unlimited rides on most shinkansen (bullet trains), as well as on rapid, express and local JR trains.

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The cheapest option to get from Tokyo to Hiroshima is by bus. Willer Express offers buses between Tokyo and Hiroshima. You can purchase tickets on the Willer Express website. You can also book buses at 12Go.

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Two days in Hiroshima will give you enough time to visit the best of what this Japanese city has to offer. Often a poignant stop during any Japan itinerary, visiting Hiroshima combines the deeply moving history of the city with natural beauty and cultural charisma.

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Advanced order for the Japan Rail Pass can be placed starting 6 months before your planned travel date on JRPass.com. Orders with a lead time longer than 3 months, will be dispatched about 60 days before your selected day of travel. This is because the Exchange Order has to be activated within 90 days after issue.

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If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

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* We aim to have orders processed within 1 business day. Items will then be dispatched with our shipping partners and orders can expect to arrive between 3 – 5 business days. Please note that it can take up to 7 business days, in particular if items are shipped to remote areas of the UK.

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The cost of constructing the Shinkansen was at first estimated at nearly 200 billion yen, which was raised in the form of a government loan, railway bonds and a low-interest loan of US$80 million from the World Bank.

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