How to travel from Fukui to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Matsue is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fukui 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).

The distance between Fukui and Matsue is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Fukui and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Matsue is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Matsue. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

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

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Fukui and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Fukui and Matsue. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senri Newtown. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Keifuku Bus and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Fukui and Matsue. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Matsue. We recommend that you take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Matsue. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Fukui and Matsue. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Matsue

Transport options from Fukui to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥23,410($170)
hourly514km (320 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane4h 20m
¥27,515($200)
every 2 hours466km (290 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
¥17,795($130)
twice daily531km (330 miles)
Train via Kyoto5h 50m
¥16,700($120)
every 20 mins522km (324 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
¥10,950($80)
every 20 mins479km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
¥6,025($44)
on demand412km (256 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