Train NOZOMI 178: timetable and ticket prices

Train NOZOMI 178 runs on 10 routes in Japan. The times and fares below are typical values from our saved timetable; pick a travel date and press Check times to see the live fares and availability for that day. Operator: JR.

Train at a glance

Main run14:42 → 19:45Fukuoka to Tokyo · 5h 03m

Lowest fare1,450 JPY

Routes served10JR

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Routes and times of train NOZOMI 178

Fukuoka to Hiroshima

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178not every day	14:42	15:48	1h 06m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)8,570 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)9,630 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)13,290 JPYBook

Fukuoka to Tokyo

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	14:42	19:45	5h 03m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)22,220 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)23,810 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)31,070 JPYBook

Hiroshima to Kyoto

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	15:49	17:29	1h 40m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)10,770 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)11,940 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)15,600 JPYBook

Hiroshima to Osaka

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178not every day	15:49	17:13	1h 24m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)9,890 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)10,950 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)14,610 JPYBook

Hiroshima to Tokyo

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	15:49	19:45	3h 56m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)18,380 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)19,760 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)27,020 JPYBook

Kyoto to Nagoya

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	17:30	18:04	0h 34m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,170 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,910 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)8,180 JPYBook

Kyoto to Tokyo

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	17:30	19:45	2h 15m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,320 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,170 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,040 JPYBook

Osaka to Kyoto

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	17:15	17:29	0h 14m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)1,450 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)3,080 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)3,850 JPYBook

Osaka to Nagoya

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	17:15	18:04	0h 49m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,940 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)6,680 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)8,950 JPYBook

Osaka to Tokyo

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 178	17:15	19:45	2h 30m	Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,870 JPYBook Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,720 JPYBook Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,590 JPYBook

Timetable sampled on 9 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 05:05. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does train NOZOMI 178 leave?

Fukuoka to Tokyo: departs 14:42, arrives 19:45, journey 5h 03m (times can differ by day, so check your actual travel date).

Where does train NOZOMI 178 go?

Train NOZOMI 178 runs on these routes: Fukuoka to Hiroshima; Fukuoka to Tokyo; Hiroshima to Kyoto; Hiroshima to Osaka; Hiroshima to Tokyo; Kyoto to Nagoya; Kyoto to Tokyo; Osaka to Kyoto.

How much is a ticket on train NOZOMI 178?

Tickets for train NOZOMI 178 start from 1,450 JPY; the price depends on the route and the class. See the fare of each class in the tables above.

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