How to travel from Chiba to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Matsue is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chiba to Matsue by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Matsue.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Senri Newtown and then to Matsue Station.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,945($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance804km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Matsue by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,945 ($155) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Chiba and Matsue is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (397 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Chiba and Matsue by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Matsue is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,945 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Matsue. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba 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 6h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chiba and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiba and Matsue. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiba to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station, Shibuya station and Senri Newtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Keio Dentetsu Bus and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Chiba and Matsue. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Matsue. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Chiba and Matsue. The distance is around 804km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Matsue is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Matsue

Transport options from Chiba to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥31,075($225)
hourly696km (432 miles)
Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane3h 10m
¥43,810($320)
hourly682km (424 miles)
Train
6h 30m
¥26,150($190)
twice daily897km (558 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
¥20,945($155)
once daily865km (537 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
¥11,635($85)
on demand804km (500 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