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

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There are 7 ways to get from Matsue to Takayama by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    8h 46m

  2. Drive 522.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Takayamacar car 522.1 km
    7h 40m
    ¥9,070–13,100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    10h 40m

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Matsue to Ōsakanighttrain night train Sunrise Izumo
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    10h

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus bus Izumo Express Osaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    10h 47m
    ¥10,300–20,800

  6. Fly to Komaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane IZO - NKM
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    6h 51m

  7. Fly to Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane IZO - ITM
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    7h 42m

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Matsue to Takayama via Okayama, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsue Sta. to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal and Osaka Station in around 10h 47m.

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