How to travel from Matsue to Akune, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Akune is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Matsue to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train

Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
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Train via Shin-Yamaguchi

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Kumamoto and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,345($135)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Kumamoto then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
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Drive

Drive to Akune.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance648km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Akune

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥15,745 ($115) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,820 ($175).

The distance between Matsue and Akune is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Matsue and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Akune is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,745 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Akune. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Akune. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Matsue and Akune. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Akune. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Matsue and Akune. The distance is around 648km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Akune

Transport options from Matsue to Akune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
¥23,820($175)
hourly537km (334 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
¥27,515($200)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry3h 50m
¥18,620($135)
every 3 hours538km (334 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥18,345($135)
every 20 mins589km (366 miles)
Train6hrs
¥21,220($155)
twice daily786km (489 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 5m
¥21,220($155)
5 times a day801km (497 miles)
Bus to Hakata Bus Terminal, Train10h 20m
¥15,745($115)
once daily683km (425 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
¥9,720($71)
on demand648km (403 miles)

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Airports near Akune

The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Akune
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Akune
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Akune