How to travel from Fuji to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Fuji and Matsue is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fuji to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Shizuoka (FSZ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station and then to Matsue Station.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance632km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Fuji to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,820 ($175).

The distance between Fuji and Matsue is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Fuji and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fuji to Matsue is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,185 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Matsue. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fuji and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Fuji and Matsue. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fuji to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Fujikyuko Express Bus and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Fuji and Matsue. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Matsue. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Fuji and Matsue. The distance is around 632km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,955 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Matsue

Transport options from Fuji to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
¥23,820($175)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
¥35,045($255)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly3h 20m
¥25,190($185)
hourly609km (379 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane3h 40m
¥47,780($350)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train
5h 40m
¥23,955($175)
twice daily724km (450 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
¥12,185($89)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
¥9,170($67)
on demand632km (393 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