There are 3 ways to get from Shimane to Kurashiki by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimane to Kurashiki is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shimane to Kurashiki is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimane to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimane to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Kurashiki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Shimane and Kurashiki is 174 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimane to Kurashiki without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Shimane to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Shimane to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Shimane to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Shimane to Kurashiki is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Shimane, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsue to Kurashiki every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 28m. 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 Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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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Shimane to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Chutetsu Bus, arrive at Okayama Sta. Nishiguchi station.
Shimane to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kurashiki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimane to Kurashiki is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Shimane to Kurashiki.
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