Trains to Kure
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 9 railway stations in Kure: Kure Station, Hiro Station, Shin-Hiro Station, Akiaga Station, Kure-Portopia Station, Akikawajiri Station, Nigata Station, Ato Station, Karugahama Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Kure
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kure to Matsuyama | Japan | 47 km (29 mi) | about 16 min |
| Kure to Niihama | Japan | 74 km (46 mi) | about 24 min |
| Kure to Fukuyama | Japan | 79 km (49 mi) | about 26 min |
| Kure to Hōfu | Japan | 94 km (59 mi) | about 31 min |
| Kure to Yamaguchi | Japan | 101 km (63 mi) | about 33 min |
| Kure to Marugame | Japan | 112 km (70 mi) | about 37 min |
| Kure to Kurashiki | Japan | 117 km (73 mi) | about 38 min |
| Kure to Ube | Japan | 125 km (78 mi) | about 41 min |
| Kure to Izumo | Japan | 127 km (79 mi) | about 42 min |
| Kure to Okayama | Japan | 134 km (83 mi) | about 44 min |
| Kure to Ōita | Japan | 143 km (89 mi) | about 47 min |
| Kure to Beppu | Japan | 145 km (90 mi) | about 48 min |
| Kure to Tokyo | Japan | 669 km (416 mi) | about 3 h 40 min |
| Kure to Yokohama | Japan | 660 km (410 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Kure to Osaka | Japan | 274 km (170 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Kure to Nagoya | Japan | 410 km (255 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kure to Sapporo | Japan | 1,242 km (772 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Kure to Fukuoka | Japan | 210 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kure to Kawasaki | Japan | 668 km (415 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Kure to Kobe | Japan | 245 km (152 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Kure have?
Kure Station, Hiro Station, Shin-Hiro Station, Akiaga Station, Kure-Portopia Station, Akikawajiri Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.