How to travel from Matsue to Miyazaki, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Miyazaki is around 662km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Matsue to Miyazaki by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Miyazaki (KMI).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,910($255)
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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Miyazaki.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Miyazaki.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Miyazaki

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Miyazaki by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥21,630 ($160) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,910 ($255).

The distance between Matsue and Miyazaki is around 662km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Matsue and Miyazaki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Miyazaki is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥34,910 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Miyazaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,630 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Miyazaki. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Miyazaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kagoshima-Chuo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Miyazaki. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Miyazaki. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Miyazaki (KMI). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Matsue and Miyazaki. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and arrive at Miyazaki (KMI) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Matsue to Miyazaki. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Matsue to Miyazaki typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and and arrive into Miyazaki (KMI).

The closest major airport to Miyazaki is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki. 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 Miyazaki. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Miyazaki is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥34,910 ($255).

How do I get from Matsue to Miyazaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Miyazaki

Transport options from Matsue to Miyazaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
¥34,910($255)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
¥28,065($205)
twice daily957km (595 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi8h 60m
¥21,630($160)
twice daily662km (412 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
¥9,855($72)
on demand676km (420 miles)

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Airports near Miyazaki

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

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Miyazaki
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Miyazaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Miyazaki