What is the cheapest way to get from Izumo to Kure?

The cheapest way to get from Izumo to Kure is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Izumo to Kure?

The fastest way to get from Izumo to Kure is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Izumo and Kure?

No, there is no direct bus from Izumo to Kure. However, there are services departing from Izumoshieki-mae and arriving at Yotsudoro via Yonago and Hiroshima Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Izumo and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Izumo to Kure. However, there are services departing from Izumoshi and arriving at Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Izumo to Kure?

The distance between Izumo and Kure is 390 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

How do I travel from Izumo to Kure without a car?

The best way to get from Izumo to Kure without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥10000 - ¥16000.

How long does it take to get from Izumo to Kure?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Izumo to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Izumo to Kure bus from?

Izumo to Kure bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, depart from Izumoshieki-mae station.

Where do I catch the Izumo to Kure train from?

Izumo to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Izumoshi station.

Train or bus from Izumo to Kure?

The best way to get from Izumo to Kure is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥10000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Izumo to Kure bus arrive?

Izumo to Kure bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, arrive at Yonago Sta. station.

Where does the Izumo to Kure train arrive?

Izumo to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Izumo to Kure?

Yes, the driving distance between Izumo to Kure is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Izumo to Kure.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 617+ hotels available in Kure.

Izumo to Kure - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Izumo to Kure by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Izumoshi to Okayama[186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to HiroshimaNozomi / ...
4h 50m
¥10,485–15,064
Drive 170.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Izumo to Kure170.7 km
2h 16m
¥2,883–4,164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Izumoshieki-mae to Yonago Sta.出雲線
2. Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center
6h 54m
¥5,880–6,550
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shinji to Bingoochiai
2. Take the train from Bingoochiai to Miyoshi(Hiroshima)
3. Take the bus from Miyoshi Sta. to Hiroshima Bus Center
9h 40m

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Distance: 389.5 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Izumo, Japan and Kure, Japan?

You can take a train from Izumoshi to Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Izumoshieki-mae to Yotsudoro via Yonago Sta., Yonago, and Hiroshima Bus Center in around 6h 54m.

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