What is the cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shimane?

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shimane is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Okayama to Shimane?

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Shimane is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

How far is it from Okayama to Shimane?

The distance between Okayama and Shimane is 189 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.

How do I travel from Okayama to Shimane without a car?

The best way to get from Okayama to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

How long does it take to get from Okayama to Shimane?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Okayama to Shimane, including transfers.

Train or bus from Okayama to Shimane?

The best way to get from Okayama to Shimane is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 16m.

Can I drive from Okayama to Shimane?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Shimane is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Okayama to Shimane.

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 115+ hotels available in Shimane.

Okayama to Shimane - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Okayama to Shimane by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Matsue[186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
2h 43m
¥6,738–9,041
Drive 165.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Matsue165.7 km
2h 47m
¥2,831–4,088
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station to MatsueMomotaro Express
3h 16m
¥4,170–5,425

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okayama to Shimane.

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Distance: 189.4 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Shimane, Japan?

Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Okayama to Matsue every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 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.

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