There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Matsue by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
2h 40m¥2,700–3,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Okayama Station to Matsuebus Momotaro Express
3h 13m¥2,500–3,600Night train
- Take the night train from Okayama to Matsuenighttrain Sunrise Izumo
2h 22m¥2,700–3,900Drive 167.7 km
- Drive from Okayama to Matsuecar 167.7 km
2h 44m¥2,882–4,163
Okayama to Matsue by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Matsue is to bus which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama to Matsue is to night train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okayama Station station and arriving at Matsue. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Okayama and arriving at Matsue. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Okayama and Matsue is 186 km. The road distance is 167.7 km.
The best way to get from Okayama to Matsue without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
The train from Okayama to Matsue takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Okayama to Matsue bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station.
Okayama to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama to Matsue is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Matsue, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Matsue every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Okayama Station to Matsue 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 13m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Night train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- (086)222-6601
- Website
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- chutetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Okayama to Matsue bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Matsue station.
Okayama to Matsue train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsue station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Matsue is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Okayama to Matsue.
There are 139+ hotels available in Matsue.