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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kure is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kure is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Kure. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Kure via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kure?

The distance between Kobe and Kure is 299 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kure without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kobe to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kure train from?

Kobe to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where does the Kobe to Kure train arrive?

Kobe to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kure?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kure is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kobe to Kure.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 636+ hotels available in Kure.

Kobe to Kure - 4 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Kure by train, night bus, car, plane, or ferry

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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
2h 6m
Drive 293.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Kurecar 293.8 km
4h 6m
¥5,062–7,312
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya BT to Kōiki-kōen-mae Stationnightbus Karst
8h 29m
Fly, train, ferry
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2. Take the train from Otemachi Sta. to Takahama(Ehime)train
3. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Kureferry
5h 44m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥7,232Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 298.7 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kure via Hiroshima in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sannomiya BT to Kōiki-kōen-mae Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 49m.

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