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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Ehime is to car ferry which costs ¥6900 - ¥7100 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Ehime is to ferry and train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥7100 - ¥7200.

How far is it from Kure to Ehime?

The distance between Kure and Ehime is 59 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Ehime without a car is to ferry and train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥7100 - ¥7200.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Kure to Ehime, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ehime?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ehime.

Kure to Ehime - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Kure to Ehime by ferry, train, or car ferry

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
2. Take the train from Takahama(Ehime) to Matsuyama City Station(Railway)[179866] Iyo Railway Takahama
1h 40m
¥7,098–7,158
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
2h 12m
¥6,932–7,036

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 58.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Setonaikaikisen operates a car ferry from Kure to Matsuyama hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,719 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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