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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kure is to train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kure is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Kure. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Kure via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Himeji to Kure?

The distance between Himeji and Kure is 247 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji to Kure without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Himeji to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Kure train from?

Himeji to Kure train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.

Where does the Himeji to Kure train arrive?

Himeji to Kure train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Kure?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Kure is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Himeji to Kure.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 701+ hotels available in Kure.

Himeji to Kure - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Himeji to Kure by train or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
1h 54m
¥3,677–5,155
Drive 237.5 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Kurecar 237.5 km
3h 15m
¥4,082–5,896
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Himeji to Miharatrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Mihara to Hirotrain [32080] Jr Kure / ...
4h 20m

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Distance: 246.8 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Himeji to Kure via Hiroshima in around 1h 54m.

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