How to travel from Matsue to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Yokohama is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matsue to Yokohama 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,120($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Yokohama.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Kyōto

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Yokohama.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Yokohama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,120 ($220).

The distance between Matsue and Yokohama is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Matsue and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Yokohama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥30,120 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Yokohama. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Yokohama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsue and Yokohama. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Yokohama. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matsue to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka-Umeda, Osaka Station JR Express BT and Tomei Gotemba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, JR Bus Kanto, Sotetsu Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Matsue and Yokohama. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Yokohama. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥24,230 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Yokohama

Transport options from Matsue to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
¥30,120($220)
hourly669km (415 miles)
Train to Yonago, Fly3h 5m
¥42,850($315)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train to Tottori, Fly3h 40m
¥26,010($190)
5 times a day660km (410 miles)
Train
5h 50m
¥24,230($175)
twice daily843km (524 miles)
Bus via Kyōto + 1 similar
11h 45m
¥15,195($110)
twice daily755km (469 miles)
Bus12hrs
¥18,345($135)
once daily833km (518 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
¥10,950($80)
on demand751km (467 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama