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

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There are 9 ways to get from Matsue to Nikkō by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    10h 41m

  2. Drive 818.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Nikkōcar car 818.2 km
    12h 22m
    ¥14,194–20,503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Herbis Osaka to Yokohama Station YCATbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus bus
    17h 53m
    ¥16,150–30,150

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Matsue to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain train Ju
    3. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    15h 16m
    ¥14,759–20,701

  5. Bus, night bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Tochigi Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    16h 11m
    ¥15,378–20,059

  6. Fly from Izumo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane IZO - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    6h 47m

  7. Fly from Miho–Yonago Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane YGJ - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    7h 50m

  8. Train to Tottori, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Tottoritrain train
    2. Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TTJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    8h 53m

  9. Train to Okayama Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Kurashikitrain train
    2. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane OKJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    10h 11m

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,001.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a train from Matsue to Tōbu-nikkō via Okayama, Tōkyō Station, 北千住 Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsue Sta. to Tobu-Nikko Station via Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal, Herbis Osaka, and Yokohama Station East Exit in around 17h 53m.

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