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How to get fromMatsue to Iwakuniby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    4h 53m
    ¥5,505–7,722

  2. Drive 207.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Iwakunicar car 207.3 km
    2h 31m
    ¥3,601–5,202

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yonago to Ōtsuka Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ozuka to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    6h 14m
    ¥5,553–5,777

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yonago to Hiroshimabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    6h 23m
    ¥5,118–5,549

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  • Distance: 371.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Matsue to Iwakuni via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsue Sta. to Iwakuni Shiyakusho via Yonago Sta., Yonago, Ōtsuka Station, and Ozuka in around 6h 14m.

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