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There are 6 ways to get from Matsue to Himeji Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Himeji

    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
    4h
    ¥4,015–5,662

  2. Drive  209.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Himeji Castlecar car 209.5 km
    3h 7m
    ¥3,186–4,603

  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
    4h 30m
    ¥3,833–5,369

  4. 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
    4h 21m
    ¥18,257–33,856

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train San-yō Line Local
    5h 24m
    ¥4,055–5,722

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Yonago to Kurayoshitrain train [33090] Jr San-In / ...
    2. Take the train from Kurayoshi to Himejitrain train Super Hakuto
    5h 49m
    ¥3,668–5,249

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Matsue to Himeji Castle via Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 4h.

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