There are 3 ways to get from Shimane to Fukuyama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsue to Kurashikitrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
- Take the train from Kurashiki to Fukuyamatrain San-yō Line Local
3h 30m¥4,784–6,382Drive 162.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Fukuyamacar 162.9 km
1h 55m¥2,801–4,045Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Okayama Sta. Nishiguchibus 出雲線
- Take the train from Okayama to Fukuyamatrain Sakura / ...
3h 56m¥4,990–6,739
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimane to Fukuyama is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shimane to Fukuyama is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Shimane to Fukuyama. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Fukuyama via Kurashiki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Shimane and Fukuyama is 216 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimane to Fukuyama without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Shimane to Fukuyama, including transfers.
Shimane to Fukuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
Shimane to Fukuyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kurashiki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimane to Fukuyama is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Shimane to Fukuyama.
There are 254+ hotels available in Fukuyama.
What companies run services between Shimane, Japan and Fukuyama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Matsue to Fukuyama via Matsue and Kurashiki in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Matsue to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kurashiki to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Fukuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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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