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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥3500 - ¥7000 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Osaka is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Kure to Osaka?

The distance between Kure and Osaka is 328 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kure to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Osaka train from?

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

Where does the Kure to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kure to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Osaka is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kure to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 7875+ hotels available in Osaka.

Kure to Osaka - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kure to Osaka by train, night 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 Hiroshimatrain [32136] JR Kure / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2h 22m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Hiroshima to Umedanightbus Jx522
9h 30m
¥3,500–7,000
Drive 326.3 km
1. Drive from Kure to Osakacar 326.3 km
4h 16m
¥5,576–8,054
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Take the train from Takahama(Ehime) to Otemachi Sta.train
3. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
4h 39m
Train via Hiroshima
1. Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain [32136] JR Kure / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Sakura / ...
2h 50m

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

70Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

¥6,945Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 328.1 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Hiroshima in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Hiroshima to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–7,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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