There are 5 ways to get from Matsue to Takahama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Wakasatakahamatrain
7h 49m¥7,955–11,422Drive 279.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Takahamacar 279.7 km
4h 13m¥4,845–6,998Bus via Kobe
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Port Lake
- Take the bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Higashimaizuru-ekibus
8h 15m¥7,320–8,830Bus
- Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Higashimaizuru-ekibus
10h 10m¥8,398–8,689Train via Tottori
- Take the train from Yonago to Tottoritrain
- Take the train from Tottori to Toyookatrain
- Take the train from Toyooka(Hyogo) to Nishimaizurutrain
10h 31m¥4,988–7,039
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Takahama is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Takahama is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Takahama. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Higashimaizuru-eki via Sannomiya Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Takahama. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Wakasatakahama via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Matsue and Takahama is 546 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Takahama without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Matsue to Takahama, including transfers.
Matsue to Takahama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Matsue to Takahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Takahama is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kobe, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Takahama, Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsue to Wakasatakahama via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Tsuruga in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsue Sta. to Wakasatakahama via Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Higashimaizuru-eki, and Higashimaizuru in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Wakasatakahama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yonago to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tottori to Toyooka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Toyooka(Hyogo) to Nishimaizuru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kyoto Tango Railway (WILLER TRAINS)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–6,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Higashimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,210
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Higashimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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Matsue to Takahama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.
Matsue to Takahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Takahama is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Matsue to Takahama.
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