How to travel from Matsue to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Nagasaki is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Matsue to Nagasaki 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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Fly

Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,345($300)

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kokura and then to 長崎駅前ターミナル.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Nagasaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,745 ($115) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).

The distance between Matsue and Nagasaki is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Matsue and Nagasaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Nagasaki is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Hakata. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Nagasaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matsue to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kokura. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Matsue and Nagasaki. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Matsue and Nagasaki. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and arrive at Nagasaki (NGS) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Matsue to Nagasaki. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Matsue to Nagasaki typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and and arrive into Nagasaki (NGS).

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Nagasaki. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Nagasaki

Transport options from Matsue to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
¥41,345($300)
hourly853km (530 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
¥26,150($190)
hourly481km (299 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
¥17,795($130)
every 20 mins533km (331 miles)
Train via Okayama6h 20m
¥22,590($165)
twice daily731km (454 miles)
Bus
10hrs
¥15,745($115)
once daily618km (384 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
¥8,350($61)
on demand575km (357 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki