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How to get fromKyoto to Matsueby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Matsue by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Okayama

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
    5h 7m
    ¥5,619–8,059

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Matsue Sta.bus bus Izumo Express Osaka Kyoto
    6h 5m
    ¥2,800–10,000

  3. Bus via Yonago

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus bus
    5h 16m
    ¥5,670–5,860

  4. Drive  313.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Matsuecar car 313.2 km
    4h 31m
    ¥5,368–7,754

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane plane ITM - IZO
    3. Take the train from Shinji to Matsuetrain train
    3h 44m
    ¥20,403–32,520

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kurayoshitrain train Super Hakuto
    2. Take the train from Kurayoshi to Yonagotrain train [33057] Jr San-In / ...
    6h 17m
    ¥5,553–7,806

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane plane NKM - IZO
    4h 18m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Matsue, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Matsue via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonago once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,210 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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