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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Kyōto via Hiroshima and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Kure to Kyoto?

The distance between Kure and Kyoto is 368 km. The road distance is 356.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kure to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Kure to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kure to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Kyoto is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kure to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3731+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
3h 2m
¥5,436–8,005
Drive 356.7 km
1. Drive from Kure to Kyotocar 356.7 km
4h 37m
¥6,131–8,856
Ferry, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 7m
¥19,658–31,712

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥11,486Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.5 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Kyōto via Hiroshima, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 3h 2m.

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