How to travel from Akita to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Akita and Matsue is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Akita to Matsue by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MatsueAkita if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Akita (AXT) to Izumo (IZO).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,130($240)

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Matsue.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥43,125($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus

Take the train to Sakata(Yamagata) then take the bus to Kyoto Station and then to Matsue Station.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,560($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Distance1,043km (648 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Akita to Matsue by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,820 ($175) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,130 ($240).

The distance between Akita and Matsue is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Akita and Matsue by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Matsue is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥33,130 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,820 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Matsue. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akita and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Matsue. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Akita and Matsue. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Izumo (IZO) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Akita to Matsue. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Akita to Matsue typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Izumo (IZO).

The closest major airport to Matsue is Izumo Airport (IZO) (IZO) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Matsue. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Matsue. The distance is around 1,043km (648 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Matsue is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥33,130 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Matsue

Transport options from Akita to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥33,130($240)
hourly966km (600 miles)
Fly to Yonago (YGJ)4h 15m
¥37,645($275)
hourly1,105km (687 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥54,625($400)
every 2 hours1,114km (692 miles)
Train to Takanosu(Jr), Fly5h 15m
¥44,355($325)
every 2 hours1,244km (773 miles)
Train
9h 40m
¥43,125($315)
twice daily1,480km (920 miles)
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus + 1 similar
18h 35m
¥26,560($195)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Train and Bus19h 50m
¥23,820($175)
once daily1,145km (711 miles)
Drive
12h 25m
¥15,060($110)
on demand1,043km (648 miles)

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Airports near Matsue

The following major airports near Matsue offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IZO
Izumo Airport (IZO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Matsue
YGJ
Miho Airport (YGJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Matsue
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Matsue