An optical module includes a base portion; a surface type optical element receiving or emitting light; an optical waveguide being mounted on the base portion; a holding member being mounted on the base portion; a cap being mounted on the base portion; and a fixing member. The optical waveguide includes on an end portion of the optical waveguide light input/output end face that transmits light therebetween. The holding member positions and holds the surface type optical element and one end portion of the optical waveguide. The cap includes a light transmitting window provided in a position opposing to the other end portion of the optical waveguide. The cap at least partially covers the optical element and the optical waveguide. The fixing member fixes the other end portion of the optical waveguide and the cap.