How to travel from Matsue to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Matsue and Okinawa is around 1,344km (835 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Matsue to Okinawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Matsue if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost¥79,810($585)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,995($240)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
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 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥40,110($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsue to Okinawa by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥31,215 ($230) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥79,810 ($585).
The distance between Matsue and Okinawa is around 1,344km (835 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Matsue and Okinawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Okinawa is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥79,810 ($585).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥31,215 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsue and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsue and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Matsue and Okinawa. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Matsue to Okinawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Matsue to Okinawa typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Izumo (IZO) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. 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 Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Okinawa is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥79,810 ($585).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 50m | ¥79,810($585) | hourly | 2,229km (1,385 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | ¥31,215($230) | twice daily | 1,344km (835 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 7h 40m | ¥43,810($320) | twice daily | 1,381km (858 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 15h | ¥32,995($240) | 4 times a week | 1,551km (964 miles) |
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥37,920($275) | 4 times a week | 1,391km (864 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥40,110($295) | 4 times a week | 1,565km (972 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsue and Okinawa
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa