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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Matsueby train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Matsue by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Tottoritrain train Super Hakuto / ...
    2. Take the train from Tottori to Matsuetrain train [187316] Ltd. Exp Super Matsukaze 5 / ...
    4h 11m
    ¥3,627–5,134

  2. Drive 209 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Matsuecar car 209 km
    3h 7m
    ¥3,626–5,237

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Station to Matsuebus bus Momotaro Express
    5h 51m
    ¥3,767–5,433

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Himeji to Matsuenighttrain night train Sunrise Izumo
    3h 53m
    ¥3,800–5,500

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  • Distance: 245.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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.

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