Matsuyama – Kure

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Matsuyama – Kure

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Ferry from Matsuyama to Kure

Depending on the season their are usually 12 daily and 77 weekly sailings between Matsuyama and Kure. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Matsuyama to Kure, Setonaikai Kisen & Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry.Matsuyama Kure ferries take around 1 hour 57 minutes. The ferry costs between $48 and $276, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Matsuyama to Kure.

What's the ferry schedule from Matsuyama to Kure?

The earliest Matsuyama Kure ferry typically departs Matsuyama at about 06:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:10.

How long is the ferry from Matsuyama to Kure?

Ferries from Matsuyama to Kure sail in around 1 hour 57 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Matsuyama Kure Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 77 weekly sailings from Matsuyama to Kure provided by Setonaikai Kisen & Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.

Setonaikai Kisen provide 19 sailings weekly. Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry provide 58 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Matsuyama to Kure?

The price of a ferry from Matsuyama to Kure typically range between $48* and $276*. On average the Matsuyama Kure ferry is $97*. The cheapest Matsuyama Kure ferry prices start from $48*. The average price for a foot passenger is $97*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated November 25.

What is the distance from Matsuyama to Kure?

The distance between Matsuyama to Kure is approximately 19 miles (31km) or 17 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Matsuyama to Kure with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Matsuyama and Kure.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Matsuyama to Kure?

Setonaikai Kisen & Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry allow foot passengers on Matsuyama Kure ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Matsuyama to Kure?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Matsuyama to Kure.

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Matsuyama - Kure Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryEhime
Destination CountryHiroshima
No. of Operators2
OperatorsSetonaikai Kisen & Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry
Average Price$97
Average Daily Sailings12
Average Weekly Sailings77
Average Sailing Duration1 h 57 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 5 m
First Ferry06:20
Last Ferry20:10
Distance17 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 November 2025.

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 10/11/2025 and 16/11/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 06:20 08:17 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 08:25 10:22 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen 09:05 10:10 1 hour 5 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 09:40 11:37 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 12:10 14:07 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen 12:25 13:30 1 hour 5 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 14:15 16:12 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 15:30 17:27 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 16:35 18:32 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen 16:45 17:50 1 hour 5 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 18:00 19:57 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday
Setonaikai Kisen Car Ferry 20:10 22:07 1 hour 57 minutes Everyday

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