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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Ōita is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥6000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Ōita is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Ōita?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Ōita via Hiroshima and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kure to Ōita?

The distance between Kure and Ōita is 349 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Ōita without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kure to Ōita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Ōita train from?

Kure to Ōita train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kure station.

Where does the Kure to Ōita train arrive?

Kure to Ōita train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Where can I stay near Ōita?

There are 690+ hotels available in Ōita.

Kure to Ōita - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, ferry, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kure to Ōita by train, car, car ferry, ferry, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
3h 38m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kure to Tokuyama Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Tokuyama Port to Takedazu Portcarferry
3. Drive from Takedazu Port to Ōitacar
4h 30m
¥6,126–7,660
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane MYJ - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Ōitatrain
6h 35m
¥40,778–61,654

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

28Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

¥13,522Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Ōita via Hiroshima and Kokura in around 3h 38m.

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