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How to get fromNiigata to Matsueby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane plane KIJ - IZO
    6h 2m
    ¥32,625–69,709

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Kanazawabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fukui to Osaka Umedabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Matsue Sta.bus bus
    15h 58m
    ¥12,600–26,633

  3. Train via Okayama

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Max
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train
    11h 42m

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus bus
    17h 38m
    ¥13,315–21,179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Matsuetrain train Sunrise Izumo
    16h 28m
    ¥16,445–22,269

  6. Drive  770.3 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Matsuecar car 770.3 km
    9h 51m
    ¥13,255–19,146

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥22,765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Japan Airlines, Fuji Dream, and two other airlines fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Izumo Airport (IZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Matsue via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, and Okayama in around 11h 42m.

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