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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Mitarai is to bus which costs ¥3300 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Mitarai is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Mitarai?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Mitarai. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Yusu via Hiroshima and Hakata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Kure to Mitarai?

The distance between Kure and Mitarai is 277 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Mitarai without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kure to Mitarai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Mitarai train from?

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

Train or bus from Kure to Mitarai?

The best way to get from Kure to Mitarai is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Kure to Mitarai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kure to Mitarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Mitarai is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Kure to Mitarai.

Where can I stay near Mitarai?

There are 1439+ hotels available in Mitarai.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kure to Mitarai by train, bus, 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 HakataNozomi / ...
2h 21m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hakata Bus TerminalKōfuku Liner
6h 42m
¥3,350–6,970
Drive 284.7 km
1. Drive from Kure to Mitarai284.7 km
3h 41m
¥4,820–6,961
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)MYJ - FUK
3h 59m
¥23,868–36,428

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

28Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥13,340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.5 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Yusu via Hiroshima and Hakata in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Hakata Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,600–6,000 and the journey takes 4h 32m.

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