How to travel from Saiki to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Matsue is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saiki to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MatsueSaiki if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Okayama and then to Matsue.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oita and then to Kokura then take the bus to Matsue Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance539km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).

The distance between Saiki and Matsue is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saiki and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Matsue is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Matsue. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saiki and Matsue. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Matsue. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Saiki and Matsue. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥20,125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Matsue

Transport options from Saiki to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
¥27,655($200)
every 4 hours742km (461 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
¥27,925($205)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
¥20,125($145)
twice daily717km (446 miles)
Train via Oita6h 55m
¥15,335($110)
twice daily520km (323 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 45m
¥14,650($105)
once daily599km (372 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,075($59)
on demand539km (335 miles)

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Airports near Matsue

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

IZO
Izumo Airport (IZO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Matsue
YGJ
Miho Airport (YGJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Matsue
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Matsue