How to travel from Matsue to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Matsue and Motobu is around 1,411km (877 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Matsue to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Matsue if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥32,995($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsue to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,995 ($240).
The distance between Matsue and Motobu is around 1,411km (877 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,094km (680 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Matsue and Motobu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥32,995 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsue and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsue and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Matsue to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,995 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 30m | ¥32,995($240) | every 2 hours | 1,571km (976 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | ¥26,285($190) | twice daily | 1,411km (877 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 8h 30m | ¥33,265($245) | twice daily | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥37,785($275) | 4 times a week | 1,506km (936 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a week | 1,565km (972 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ¥28,340($205) | 4 times a week | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsue and Motobu
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu