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How to get fromMatsue to Himeji Castleby train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsue to Himeji Castle by train, bus, night train, or car

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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
    4h
    ¥4,015–5,662

  2. Drive 209.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Himeji Castlecar car 209.5 km
    3h 7m
    ¥3,635–5,251

  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
    ¥3,834–5,371

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Matsue to Himejinighttrain night train Sunrise Izumo
    3h 48m
    ¥3,800–5,500

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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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