Train NOZOMI 196: timetable and ticket prices

Train NOZOMI 196 runs on 7 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 run18:29 → 22:24Hiroshima to Tokyo · 3h 55m
Lowest fare1,450 JPY
Routes served7JR

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Routes and times of train NOZOMI 196

Hiroshima to Kyoto

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 18:29 20:13 1h 44m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)10,770 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)12,140 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)15,800 JPYBook

Hiroshima to Tokyo

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 18:29 22:24 3h 55m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)18,380 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)19,760 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)27,020 JPYBook

Kyoto to Nagoya

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196 20:15 20:48 0h 33m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,170 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)6,110 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)8,380 JPYBook

Kyoto to Tokyo

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 20:15 22:24 2h 09m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,320 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,370 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,240 JPYBook

Osaka to Kyoto

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 20:00 20:13 0h 13m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)1,450 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)3,280 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)4,050 JPYBook

Osaka to Nagoya

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 20:00 20:48 0h 48m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,940 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)6,880 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)9,150 JPYBook

Osaka to Tokyo

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 196not every day 20:00 22:24 2h 24m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,870 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,920 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,790 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 196 leave?

Hiroshima to Tokyo: departs 18:29, arrives 22:24, journey 3h 55m (times can differ by day, so check your actual travel date).

Where does train NOZOMI 196 go?

Train NOZOMI 196 runs on these routes: Hiroshima to Kyoto; Hiroshima to Tokyo; Kyoto to Nagoya; Kyoto to Tokyo; Osaka to Kyoto; Osaka to Nagoya; Osaka to Tokyo.

How much is a ticket on train NOZOMI 196?

Tickets for train NOZOMI 196 start from 1,450 JPY; the price depends on the route and the class. See the fare of each class in the tables above.

How do I book?

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