There are 4 ways to get from Izumo to Kure by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Izumoshi to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain Sakura / ...
4h 57m¥5,759–8,130Drive 170.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Izumo to Kurecar 170.7 km
2h 17m¥2,933–4,237Train, bus
- Take the train from Izumoshi to Yonagotrain [33222] Jr San-In / ...
- Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus
6h 40m¥5,692–6,307Bus
- Take the bus from Izumoshieki-mae to Yonago Sta.bus 出雲線
- Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus
6h 54m¥5,880–6,550
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Izumo to Kure is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Izumo to Kure is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Izumo to Kure. However, there are services departing from Izumoshieki-mae and arriving at Yotsudoro via Yonago and Hiroshima Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Izumo to Kure. However, there are services departing from Izumoshi and arriving at Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Izumo and Kure is 390 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Izumo to Kure without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Izumo to Kure, including transfers.
Izumo to Kure bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, depart from Izumoshieki-mae station.
Izumo to Kure train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Izumoshi station.
The best way to get from Izumo to Kure is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Izumo, Japan and Kure, Japan?
You can take a train from Izumoshi to Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Izumoshieki-mae to Yotsudoro via Yonago Sta., Yonago, and Hiroshima Bus Center in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Izumoshi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Izumoshi to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Yonago to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Izumoshieki-mae to Yonago Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Izumo to Kure bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, arrive at Yonago Sta. station.
Izumo to Kure train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Izumo to Kure is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Izumo to Kure.
There are 701+ hotels available in Kure.