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How to get fromMatsue to Niigataby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Matsue to Niigata by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane IZO - KIJ
    5h 16m
    ¥24,827–99,856

  2. Drive  770.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsue to Niigatacar car 770.3 km
    9h 51m
    ¥13,211–19,083

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    11h 2m

  4. Bus, night bus via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Sannomiya Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    14h 25m
    ¥17,600–22,500

  5. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    17h 18m
    ¥13,318–21,129

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    13h 26m

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

Fuji Dream and Japan Airlines fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsue to Aoyama(Niigata) via Okayama, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 11h 2m.

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