There are 7 ways to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
1h 43m¥1,880–2,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 広島空港 to 西条駅bus Hij 西条空港線
- Take the bus from Saijo Sta. to Kure Sta.bus 西条線
2h 51m¥732–1,989Train
- Take the train from Shiraichi to Kaitaichitrain San-yō Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kaitaichi to Kuretrain [32195] JR Kure / ...
1h 48m¥1,210–1,700Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hiroshima-HIJ to Kure48.4 km
46 minDrive 48.4 km
- Drive from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kurecar 48.4 km
46 min¥839–1,212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kuretaxi 48.4 km
46 min¥14,000–18,000Bus via Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus
- Take the bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kure Sta.bus 高速：クレアライン
2h 1m¥2,440–2,690
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1300 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure is to drive which takes 46 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima Airport and arriving at Kure Sta. via Hiroshima Sta. and Shiyakusho-mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure. However, there are services departing from Shiraichi and arriving at Kure via Kaitaichi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Kure is 74 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure, including transfers.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Hiroshima Airport station.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiraichi station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can bus via Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi, which costs ¥2400 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), Japan and Kure, Japan?
You can take a bus from 広島空港 to Kure via 白市駅, Shiraichi, and Kaitaichi in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Airport to Kure Sta. via Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi, Hiroshima Sta., and Shiyakusho-mae in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Kure
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shiraichi to Kaitaichi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kaitaichi to Kure
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Saijo Sta. to Kure Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥190–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kure Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
- Phone
- 082-424-4721
- Website
- Geiyo Bus
Bus from 広島空港 to 西条駅
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- Geiyo Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hiroshima-HIJ to Kure
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi station.
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kaitaichi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure is 48 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Kure.
There are 696+ hotels available in Kure.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Kure. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.