How to travel from Tsu to Masuda, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Masuda is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tsu to Masuda by train, 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 Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
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Train

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
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Drive

Drive to Masuda.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Masuda

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Masuda by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).

The distance between Tsu and Masuda is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Tsu and Masuda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Masuda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Masuda. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Masuda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Masuda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Tsu and Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Tsu and Masuda. The distance is around 561km (349 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 Tsu to Masuda is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Masuda

Transport options from Tsu to Masuda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
¥28,200($205)
4 times a day597km (371 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba, plane4h 50m
¥23,955($175)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥19,850($145)
twice daily758km (471 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,490($62)
on demand561km (349 miles)

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Airports near Masuda

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Masuda
IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Masuda
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Masuda