How to travel from Sakata to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Sakata and Matsue is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sakata to Matsue by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Izumo (IZO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Niigata, Tokyo then Okayama and then to Matsue.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,385($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Kyoto Station

Take the bus to Kyoto Station and then to Matsue Station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance943km (586 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Sakata to Matsue by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,000 ($170) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,360 ($250).

The distance between Sakata and Matsue is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sakata and Matsue by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sakata to Matsue is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥34,360 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,000 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Matsue. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sakata and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Sakata and Matsue. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sakata to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oosaka eki mae and Osaka-Umeda. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

Shonai Kotsu and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Sakata and Matsue. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sakata and Matsue. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at Izumo (IZO) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Sakata to Matsue. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sakata to Matsue typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Sakata and Matsue. The distance is around 943km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Matsue is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥48,735 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Matsue

Transport options from Sakata to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
¥34,360($250)
4 times a day1,025km (637 miles)
Train to Shinjo, plane4h 30m
¥31,760($230)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
¥35,185($255)
every 3 hours1,072km (666 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
¥48,735($355)
every 3 hours983km (611 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
¥40,385($295)
twice daily1,322km (821 miles)
Train via Niigata11h 45m
¥35,185($255)
every 20 mins1,079km (671 miles)
Bus via Kyoto Station + 1 similar
16h 45m
¥24,505($180)
once daily1,010km (627 miles)
Bus17h 30m
¥23,000($170)
once daily1,038km (645 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
¥13,690($100)
on demand943km (586 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