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How to get fromKure to Iwakuniby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kure to Iwakuni by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kure to Kaitaichitrain train [32136] JR Kure / ...
    2. Take the train from Kaitaichi to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    1h 56m
    ¥1,039–1,571

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yotsudoro to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus bus 高速：クレアライン
    2. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    2h 33m
    ¥1,700–1,920

  3. Drive 65.1 km

    1. Drive from Kure to Iwakunicar car 65.1 km
    54 min
    ¥1,130–1,632

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kure to Iwakunitaxi taxi 65.1 km
    54 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

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  • Distance: 68 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Iwakuni via Kaitaichi in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yotsudoro to Iwakuni Shiyakusho via Hiroshima Bus Center and Hiroshima BC in around 2h 33m.

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