There are 4 ways to get from Matsue to Okayama by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
2h 41m¥2,700–3,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus 出雲線
3h 11m¥2,500–3,600Night train
- Take the night train from Matsue to Okayamanighttrain Sunrise Izumo
2h 19m¥2,700–3,900Drive 167.9 km
- Drive from Matsue to Okayamacar 167.9 km
2h 45m¥2,886–4,169
Matsue to Okayama by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Okayama is to bus which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Okayama is to night train which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matsue and arriving at Okayama. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Matsue and Okayama is 186 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
The train from Matsue to Okayama takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Matsue to Okayama bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Matsue to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Okayama is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Okayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsue to Okayama every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Chutetsu Bus operates a bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,600 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Night train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsue to Okayama bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, arrive at Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi station.
Matsue to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Okayama is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Matsue to Okayama.
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