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 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 44m.

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 ¥4300 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Shimane?

No, there is no direct bus from Okayama station to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Okayama Station and arriving at Matsue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Shimane?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Matsue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Okayama to Shimane?

The distance between Okayama and Shimane is 189 km. The road distance is 167.7 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 ¥4300 - ¥6000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Okayama to Shimane bus from?

Okayama to Shimane bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Shimane train from?

Okayama to Shimane train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

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 ¥4300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Okayama to Shimane bus arrive?

Okayama to Shimane bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Matsue station.

Where does the Okayama to Shimane train arrive?

Okayama to Shimane train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsue station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Shimane?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Shimane is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Okayama to Shimane.

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 140+ hotels available in Shimane.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
2h 43m
¥4,355–5,822
Drive 167.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Matsuecar 167.7 km
2h 44m
¥2,871–4,147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station to Matsuebus Momotaro Express
3h 16m
¥4,170–5,425

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Distance: 189.4 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

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