How to travel from Hagi to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Matsue is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hagi to Matsue by train, car, bus 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

Take the train to Masuda and then to Matsue.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,885($43)
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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Izumo (IZO).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Matsue by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,420 ($25).

The distance between Hagi and Matsue is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hagi and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Matsue is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Matsue. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Masuda. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hagi and Matsue. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Hagi and Matsue. We recommend that you drive to Matsue. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Matsue. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Hagi and Matsue. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥5,885 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Matsue

Transport options from Hagi to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥5,885($43)
every 4 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane
3h 20m
¥24,640($180)
twice daily497km (309 miles)
Drive
3hrs
¥3,420($25)
on demand226km (141 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