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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kure. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kure via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kure?

The distance between Osaka and Kure is 328 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Kure without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Osaka to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kure train from?

Osaka to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Kure?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kure is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥9500 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Osaka to Kure train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Kure?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kure is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Osaka to Kure.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 640+ hotels available in Kure.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kure by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
2h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchibus Hiroshima EXP / ...
6h 13m
¥3,500–9,500
Drive 327.2 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Kurecar 327.2 km
4h 16m
¥5,599–8,087
Fly, train, ferry
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
2. Take the train from Otemachi Sta. to Takahama(Ehime)train
3. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Kureferry
5h 25m

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

69Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥6,953Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.1 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kure via Hiroshima in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500–9,500 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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