There are 5 ways to get from Iwakuni to Matsue by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain
5h 27m¥5,450–7,802Drive 206.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Iwakuni to Matsuecar 206.7 km
2h 31m¥3,591–5,187Bus
- Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozukabus
- Take the bus from Ōtsuka Station to Yonagobus
6h 39m¥5,550–5,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the bus from Hiroshima to Hamadabus
- Take the train from Hamada to Matsuetrain
6h 42m¥5,540–6,592Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozukabus
- Take the bus from Ōtsuka Station to Hamadabus
- Take the train from Hamada to Izumoshitrain
8h 36m¥5,340–5,940
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iwakuni to Matsue is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Iwakuni to Matsue is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Iwakuni to Matsue. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni Shiyakusho and arriving at Matsue Sta. via Ōtsuka Station and Yonago Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Iwakuni to Matsue. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni and arriving at Matsue via Hiroshima and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Iwakuni and Matsue is 372 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Iwakuni to Matsue without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Iwakuni to Matsue, including transfers.
Iwakuni to Matsue bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, depart from Iwakuni Shiyakusho station.
Iwakuni to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Iwakuni station.
The best way to get from Iwakuni to Matsue is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥5800 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Iwakuni, Japan and Matsue, Japan?
You can take a train from Iwakuni to Matsue via Hiroshima and Okayama in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Matsue Sta. via Ozuka, Ōtsuka Station, Yonago, and Yonago Sta. in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Iwakuni to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Iwakuni to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hamada to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hamada to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- iwakuni-bus.com
Bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozuka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
Bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozuka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950
- Schedules at
- iwakunibus.notion.site
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Ōtsuka Station to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima to Hamada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,090
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
Bus from Ōtsuka Station to Hamada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,090
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Iwakuni to Matsue bus services, operated by Iwakuni Bus, arrive at Ozuka station.
Iwakuni to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iwakuni to Matsue is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Iwakuni to Matsue.
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