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Kurea Line (Highway Bus)

Easy travel between sightseeing spots from Hiroshima City to Kure City without transfers!

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An express bus operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus and Chūgoku JR Bus that runs from the center of Hiroshima City to the center of Kure City. The route passes through the general toll road "Hiroshima-Kure Road" and the nickname " Kurea Line " is used as the name of the route.

The buses run every 15 to 20 minutes every day, and since all seats are unreserved and reservations are not required, the buses are used as a means of transportation by citizens. In addition, the buses stop within walking distance of tourist spots such as the “ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park ” in Hiroshima City, the “ Iron Whale Museum ” and the “ Yamato Museum ” in Kure City, and are convenient for tourists as they can access each spot without having to change trains.

For trains bound for Kure, Hiroshima City is for boarding only and Kure City is only for getting off. For the Hiroshima direction, please note that the stops in Kure City are for boarding only, and the stops in Hiroshima City are for getting off only. Some limited express trains pass through different stations, and the starting station, ending station, and stopping station may differ depending on the service, so be sure to check in advance.

Highlights

  • Highway bus connecting Hiroshima City to Kure City.
  • It is possible to go from "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park" to "Iron Whale Museum" and "Yamato Museum" without changing buses.
  • Note that there are separate bus stops for boarding and getting off only.

Photos

  • Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus' " Kurea Line " Highway Passenger Bus

    Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus' " Kurea Line " Highway Passenger Bus

  • Chūgoku JR Bus' " Kurea Line " high-speed passenger bus

    Chūgoku JR Bus' " Kurea Line " high-speed passenger bus

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do I need a reservation to board the bus?

A

No reservations are required.

Q

Is a passport or other form of identification required for purchase?

A

No, you do not need one. Please pay the fare in cash or by IC card when you get off the bus.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages?

A

Sorry, we don’t.

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Details

Name in Japanese
クレアライン(高速バス)
Telephone
0570-550700 (Hiroden Bus Telephone Center, Hiroshima Electric Railway Co.)
0570-010-666 (Chūgoku JR Bus Customer Service Center)
Operating days
Everyday
Hours
[Weekdays] Toward Hiroshima Departs from Aga Ekimae at 5:59 am to 9:49 pm / From Kure Station, the first bus leaves at 6:19 am and the last bus leaves at 10:07 pm Toward Kure Hiroshima Bus Center first bus departs at 6:15 am - last bus leaves at 10:25 pm
[Saturdays, Sundays and holidays]
From Hiroshima Bus Center: 6:54 am to 9:20 pm (last bus from Kure Sta.) / From Kure Station, the first train departs at 7:12 am to 9:27 pm
From Hiroshima Bus Center to Kure direction: first departure at 7:15am - last departure at 9:55 pm
*Check the official website for details. Special schedules may apply during the year-end and New Year's holidays.
Fare
890 yen from first bus stop to last bus stop
*Check the official website for details.
Directions
Hiroshima Bus Center: A short walk from Kencho-mae Station on the Astram Line
Kure Ekimae: Short walk from JR Kure Station
Aga Station: A short walk from JR Aki Aga Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
*as of November 2022