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How to get fromIwakuni to Shimaneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Iwakuni to Shimane by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train
    5h 31m
    ¥7,050–9,802

  2. Drive 206.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iwakuni to Matsuecar car 206.7 km
    2h 31m
    ¥3,587–5,181

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozukabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ōtsuka Station to Yonagobus bus
    6h 42m
    ¥7,150–7,700

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Ozukabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ōtsuka Station to Hamadabus bus
    3. Take the train from Hamada to Izumoshitrain train
    8h 36m
    ¥5,340–5,940

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  • Distance: 374.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Iwakuni, Japan and Shimane, Japan?

You can take a train from Iwakuni to Matsue via Hiroshima, Okayama, and Matsue in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Matsue via Ozuka, Ōtsuka Station, Yonago, Yonago Sta., and Matsue Sta. in around 6h 42m.

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