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Kure to Niihama by ferry

Niihama lies 74 km (46 mi) south-east of Kure, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 74 km (46 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 15 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

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KureNiihama
CountryJapanJapan
Population214,592123,059
Elevation102 m (335 ft)13 m (43 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
PortPort of KurePort of Toyo
Postal codes689-4403–789-1301272-0136–595-0814

Where to book ferries from Kure to Niihama

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Common questions

How far is Niihama from Kure?

74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kure; by road roughly 91 km (56 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kure to Niihama by ferry?

About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kure and Niihama?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.