What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kure?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kure is to bus and car ferry which costs ¥7900 - ¥8100 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kure?

The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kure is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥9000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct train between Kochi (State) and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Kure. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Kochi (State) to Kure?

The distance between Kochi (State) and Kure is 339 km.

How do I travel from Kochi (State) to Kure without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Kure without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi (State) to Kure?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kochi (State) to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi (State) to Kure train from?

Kochi (State) to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Gomen station.

Where does the Kochi (State) to Kure train arrive?

Kochi (State) to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 644+ hotels available in Kure.

Kochi (State) to Kure - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Kure by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
4h 10m
¥9,335–13,488
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Matsuyama City Stationbus Nangoku Express
2. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kurecarferry
7h 55m
¥7,900–8,017
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nankoku to Matsuyamacar
2. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kurecarferry
4h 6m
¥9,001–10,022

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kochi (State) to Kure.

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Distance: 339.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Kure, Japan?

You can take a train from Gomen to Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 4h 10m.

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