There are 4 ways to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsueshinjikoonsen to Kawatotrain [174910] Ichibata Electric Railway Kita-matsue / ...
1h 46mDrive 38.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Izumo-taishacar 38.6 km
41 min¥671–969Bus
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Izumoshi Stationbus Izumo Express Osaka
2h 25m¥700–1,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matsue to Izumo-taishataxi 38.6 km
41 min¥12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Izumo-taisha station. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Izumoshi Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Izumo-taisha. However, there are services departing from Matsueshinjikoonsen and arriving at Izumotaishamae via Kawato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Matsue and Izumo-taisha is 38 km. The road distance is 38.6 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha, including transfers.
Matsue to Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Matsue to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by Bataden (Ichibata Electric Railway), depart from Matsueshinjikoonsen station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Izumo-taisha is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥700 - ¥1000 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Izumo-taisha, Japan?
Bataden (Ichibata Electric Railway) operates a train from Matsueshinjikoonsen to Kawato hourly, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Matsue Sta. to Izumoshi Station twice daily, and the journey takes 55 min. Chutetsu Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 0853-62-3383
- Website
- ichibata.co.jp
Train from Matsueshinjikoonsen to Kawato
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ichibata.co.jp/railway/lang/en.html
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Izumoshi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Izumoshi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Matsue to Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Izumoshi Station.
Matsue to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by Bataden (Ichibata Electric Railway), arrive at Kawato station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Izumo-taisha is 39 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Matsue to Izumo-taisha.
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