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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Kure is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Kure is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Kure?

No, there is no direct bus from Okayama station to Kure. However, there are services departing from Okayama Station West Gate and arriving at Kure Sta. via Hiroshima Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Kure. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kure via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Okayama to Kure?

The distance between Okayama and Kure is 171 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Okayama to Kure without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Okayama to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Kure bus from?

Okayama to Kure bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Gate.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Kure train from?

Okayama to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Okayama to Kure?

The best way to get from Okayama to Kure is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Okayama to Kure bus arrive?

Okayama to Kure bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Hiroshima Bus Center station.

Where does the Okayama to Kure train arrive?

Okayama to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Kure?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Kure is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Okayama to Kure.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 635+ hotels available in Kure.

Okayama to Kure - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Kure by train, bus, or car

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 Okayama to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
1h 32m
Drive 153.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Kurecar 153.9 km
2h 15m
¥2,651–3,829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Gate to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus Sun Sun Liner
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Kure Sta.bus 高速：クレアライン
3h 27m
¥3,750–4,000
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Kitanagase to Miharatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Mihara to Hirotrain [32080] Jr Kure / ...
4h 47m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 170.6 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Okayama to Kure via Hiroshima in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Okayama Station West Gate to Kure Sta. via Hiroshima Bus Center in around 3h 27m.

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