There are 6 ways to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain [32136] JR Kure / ...
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airportbus
1h 45m¥1,886–2,055Drive 48.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)car 48.6 km
47 min¥842–1,215Train
- Take the train from Kure to Kaitaichitrain [32136] JR Kure / ...
- Take the train from Kaitaichi to Shiraichitrain San-yō Line Local
2h 24m¥1,229–1,711Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kure to Hiroshima-HIJ48.6 km
47 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)taxi 48.6 km
47 min¥14,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Yotsudoro to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus 高速：クレアライン
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airportbus
2h 14m¥2,200–2,420
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1300 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). However, there are services departing from Yotsudoro and arriving at Hiroshima Airport via Hiroshima Bus Center and Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Shiraichi via Kaitaichi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Kure and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is 75 km. The road distance is 48.6 km.
The best way to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), including transfers.
Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) bus services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, depart from Yotsudoro station.
Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kure station.
The best way to get from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Kure, Japan and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), Japan?
You can take a train from Kure to 広島空港 via Kaitaichi, Shiraichi, and 白市駅 in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yotsudoro to Hiroshima Airport via Hiroshima Bus Center, Hiroshima Sta., and Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kure to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kure to Kaitaichi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kaitaichi to Shiraichi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Yotsudoro to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR Bus Chugoku
Bus from Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchi to Hiroshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,450
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550700
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
Bus from Yotsudoro to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- Hiroshima Electric Railway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kure to Hiroshima-HIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
Hiroko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-291-3232
- Website
- hiroko-group.co.jp
Hiroshima Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-292-2131
- Website
- hiroshimataxi.co.jp
NISIKI Taxi
- Phone
- +81 82-234-0001
- Website
- nisiki-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) bus services, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway, arrive at Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kaitaichi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) is 49 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Kure to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).
There are 60+ hotels available in Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kure and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.