📖 Kurea Line (Express Bus)

The express bus connecting the center of Hiroshima City and the center of Kure City is jointly operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway and Chugoku JR Bus. Since the route passes through the toll road "Hiroshima Kure Road," it is directly named after its nickname, the "Kurea Line." Buses depart every 15 to 20 minutes, and since all seats do not require reservations, it is commonly used by many citizens as a daily mode of transportation. Additionally, the stops along the way are within walking distance of tourist attractions in Hiroshima City, such as the "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park," and in Kure City, such as the "Kure Maritime Museum" and the "Kure City Maritime History Science Museum," making it very convenient for tourists to reach these locations without needing to transfer multiple times. For buses heading towards Kure, passengers can only board in Hiroshima City and only alight in Kure City; similarly, for buses heading towards Hiroshima, passengers can only board in Kure City and only alight in Hiroshima City. Please pay special attention to this. As it is an express service, some smaller stops are not serviced, and the departure stations, intermediate stops, and final destinations may vary between different services, so it is best to confirm in advance.

The express bus connects Hiroshima City and Kure City. It provides direct access from "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park" to places like the "Kure Maritime Museum" and the "Kure City Maritime History Science Museum" without the need to transfer. There are designated stops for boarding and alighting, so please pay attention to that.