The distance between Hiroshima and Matsue is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Matsue by train, 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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Take the train to Okayama and then to Matsue.
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Take the bus to Yonago.
Nihon Kotsu
There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Matsue by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,065 ($37) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).
The distance between Hiroshima and Matsue is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (82 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Hiroshima and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Matsue is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,065 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Matsue. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hiroshima and Matsue. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yonago. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Matsue. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Matsue. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Matsue. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hiroshima and Matsue. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | ¥11,635($85) | twice daily | 330km (205 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | ¥5,065($37) | once daily | 234km (145 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
The following major airports near Matsue offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.