There are 10 ways to get from Matsue to Nagano by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain
8h 13m¥11,955–16,922Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Stationbus
14h 37m¥10,178–18,859Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Port Lake
- Take the nightbus from Sannomiya Station to Naganonightbus
10h 21m¥14,100–19,000Drive 659.3 km
- Drive from Matsue to Naganocar 659.3 km
9h 54m¥11,407–16,476Train
- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain
9h 26mFly Izumo Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane IZO - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 50m¥20,147–45,182Fly Izumo Airport to Komaki Airport, train
- Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane IZO - NKM
- Take the train from Chikusa to Naganotrain
7hFly Miho–Yonago Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane YGJ - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
6h 58m¥46,448–91,049Train to Tottori, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Matsue to Tottoritrain
- Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TTJ - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
8h 1m¥55,031–238,052Train, train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport
- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Murai to Naganotrain
8h 30m¥22,655–40,582
Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Nagano is to bus which costs ¥10000 - ¥19000 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Nagano is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥20000 - ¥46000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Nagano station. However, there are services departing from Yonago and arriving at Nagano Station via Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Nagano via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Matsue and Nagano is 835 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Nagano without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 8h 13m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Matsue to Nagano, including transfers.
Matsue to Nagano bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Yonago station.
Matsue to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Nagano is to train via Osaka which takes 8h 13m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥19000 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsue to Nagano via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Tsuruga in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsue to Nagano Station via Yonago, Yonago, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kyoto Station in around 14h 37m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Miho–Yonago Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥130,000–650,000
Flights from Tottori to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–230,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,210
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsue to Nagano bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Matsue to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Nagano is 659 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Matsue to Nagano.
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