How to travel from Maniwa to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Matsue is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Maniwa to Matsue by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. and then to Matsue.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,750($42)
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Chutetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Matsue by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).

The distance between Maniwa and Matsue is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Maniwa and Matsue by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Matsue is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,750 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Matsue. We recommend that you drive to Matsue. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Matsue. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Chutetsu Bus and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Maniwa and Matsue. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Matsue. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. and then to Matsue. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Maniwa and Matsue. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Matsue is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥5,750 ($42).

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Transport options from Maniwa to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
¥5,750($42)
twice daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
¥1,645($12)
on demand106km (66 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