There are 3 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue by train or car
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Train via Tottori
best- Take the train from Himeji to Tottoritrain Super Hakuto / ...
- Take the train from Tottori to Matsuetrain [187316] Ltd. Exp Super Matsukaze 5 / ...
4h 11m¥3,627–5,134Drive 209 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji Castle to Matsuecar 209 km
3h 7m¥3,178–4,590Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Matsuetrain Sunrise Izumo
4h 26m¥3,800–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Matsue. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Himeji Castle and Matsue is 245 km. The road distance is 209 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue without a car is to train via Tottori which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue, including transfers.
Himeji Castle to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tottori station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Matsue is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Himeji Castle to Matsue.
There are 135+ hotels available in Matsue.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Matsue, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Matsue via Himeji and Tottori in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tottori to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Himeji to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–4,900
- Website
- JR EAST
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