Day trip from Osaka to Kure
Kure lies 274 km (170 mi) west of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Kure is a realistic day trip from Osaka: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Osaka | Kure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 214,592 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 689-4403–789-1301 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kure
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Staying in Kure
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Common questions
How far is Kure from Osaka?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, west of Osaka; by road roughly 334 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kure by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Kure?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.