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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Kitakyushu is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Kitakyushu is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Kitakyushu?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Kokura via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Kure to Kitakyushu?

The distance between Kure and Kitakyushu is 217 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Kitakyushu without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kure to Kitakyushu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Kitakyushu train from?

Kure to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kure station.

Where does the Kure to Kitakyushu train arrive?

Kure to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Kure to Kitakyushu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Kitakyushu is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kure to Kitakyushu.

Where can I stay near Kitakyushu?

There are 198+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.

Kure to Kitakyushu - 3 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Kure to Kitakyushu by train, car, ferry, or plane

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 Kure to Hiroshima[32136] JR Kure / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to KokuraNozomi / ...
1h 48m
Drive 227.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kure to Kitakyushu227.3 km
3h 9m
¥3,862–5,578
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)MYJ - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kokura
4h 29m
¥24,188–41,078

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

28Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥12,893Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kure to Kitakyushu.

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Distance: 217.1 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Kokura via Hiroshima in around 1h 48m.

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