How to travel from Tsu to Matsue, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Matsue is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tsu 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 MatsueTsu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Osaka-Namba then Okayama and then to Matsue.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto and then to Matsue Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,490($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsue.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Matsue

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Matsue by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,490 ($62) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,505 ($180).

The distance between Tsu and Matsue is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Tsu and Matsue by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Matsue is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥24,505 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Matsue, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,490 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Matsue. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka-Namba, Shin-Osaka and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Kintetsu Railways, Kintetsu Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Matsue. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Tsu and Matsue. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tsu to Matsue. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Mie Kotsu and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Tsu and Matsue. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Matsue. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Izumo (IZO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Tsu and Matsue. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Matsue is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥12,870 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Matsue

Transport options from Tsu to Matsue
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
¥24,505($180)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba, Fly3h 15m
¥20,260($150)
every 2 hours405km (251 miles)
Train
4h 60m
¥12,870($95)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Bus
7hrs
¥8,490($62)
once daily414km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥6,160($45)
on demand410km (255 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