How to travel from Okinawa to Matsue, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Matsue is around 1,389km (863 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Okinawa to Matsue by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matsue → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥70,090($510)
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Matsue Station.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Matsue.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Okayama and then to Matsue.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥40,110($295)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Matsue
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Matsue by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥32,855 ($240) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥70,090 ($510).
The distance between Okinawa and Matsue is around 1,389km (863 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Okinawa and Matsue by plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Matsue is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥70,090 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Matsue is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥32,855 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Matsue. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Matsue. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Matsue. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Izumo (IZO) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Okinawa to Matsue. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Okinawa to Matsue typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Izumo (IZO).
The closest major airport to Matsue is Izumo Airport (IZO) (IZO) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Matsue. 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 Okinawa to Matsue. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Matsue is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥70,090 ($510).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Matsue
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 25m | ¥70,090($510) | hourly | 2,227km (1,384 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 16h | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a week | 1,587km (986 miles) |
Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train | 1 day 8h | ¥37,785($275) | 5 times a week | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥40,110($295) | 5 times a week | 1,565km (972 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 1 day 7h | ¥37,920($275) | once a week | 1,584km (984 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Matsue
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Toppy & Rocket
Train operators
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airlines
Airports near Matsue
The following major airports near Matsue offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Izumo Airport (IZO)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Matsue
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Matsue
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 231km (143 miles) from Matsue