How to travel from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Matsumoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,045 ($255).
The distance between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Matsumoto and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ¥35,045 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Matsumoto to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry + 3 similar | 6h 40m | ¥35,045($255) | twice daily | 720km (448 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥55,445($405) | once daily | 928km (577 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane and ferry | 7h 45m | ¥48,190($350) | twice daily | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 8h 25m | ¥35,730($260) | once daily | 693km (431 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 35m | ¥28,200($205) | once daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 40m | ¥22,725($165) | once daily | 696km (433 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 20m | ¥23,000($170) | twice daily | 762km (473 miles) |
| Bus to Shin Osaka, ferry | 12h 50m | ¥24,915($180) | twice daily | 776km (482 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsumoto and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nihon Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima