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How to get fromMatsue to Himejiby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsue to Himeji by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train Sakura
    3h 19m
    ¥3,855–5,422

  2. Drive 209.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Himejicar car 209.4 km
    3h 15m
    ¥3,637–5,253

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus bus 出雲線
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train Sakura
    3h 49m
    ¥3,674–5,131

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Matsue to Himejinighttrain night train Sunrise Izumo
    3h 30m
    ¥3,800–5,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Shinjitrain train
    2. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane IZO - ITM
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    3h 45m
    ¥16,347–32,762

Matsue to Himeji by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,674Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Matsue to Himeji via Okayama in around 3h 19m.

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