How to travel from Matsue to Asago, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Asago is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Matsue to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AsagoMatsue if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
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Train

Take the train to Tottori and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,120($52)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nishinomiya-kita IC. and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Asago

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,980 ($51) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,150 ($23).

The distance between Matsue and Asago is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Matsue and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Asago is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥3,150 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,980 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Asago. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tottori. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Matsue and Asago. Trains depart once 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matsue and Asago. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matsue to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishinomiya-kita IC.. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Matsue and Asago. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Asago. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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 Matsue and Asago. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,120 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Asago

Transport options from Matsue to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 15m
¥15,745($115)
4 times a day393km (244 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥7,120($52)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Train via Tottori3h 25m
¥6,980($51)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
¥9,170($67)
every 20 mins344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
¥3,150($23)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago