The distance between Matsue and Fukuoka is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Matsue to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK).
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Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Matsue to Fukuoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,355 ($155).
The distance between Matsue and Fukuoka is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Matsue and Fukuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Fukuoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ¥21,355 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Fukuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Fukuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Fukuoka. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Matsue and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matsue and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 15m.
Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Matsue and Fukuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Matsue and Fukuoka. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 1h 40m | ¥21,355($155) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ¥13,005($95) | every 20 mins | 379km (236 miles) |
Train via Okayama | 4h 25m | ¥17,795($130) | twice daily | 577km (358 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | ¥10,950($80) | once daily | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | ¥6,295($46) | on demand | 436km (271 miles) |
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.