Rome2Rio

How to get fromSeoul to Matsueby train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or night bus

Find Transport to Matsue

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, fly to Miho–Yonago Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ)plane plane ICN - YGJ
    6h 27m
    ¥19,194–121,603

  2. Train, fly to Takamatsu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane ICN - TAK
    3. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    4. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train
    11h 2m
    ¥18,104–51,073

  3. Train, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Okayamatrain train
    5. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train
    17h 32m
    ¥24,061–40,891

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Donghae Stationtrain train KTX-Eum Seoul
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry ferry Eastern Dream
    21h 56m
    ¥20,189–24,068

  5. Bus, car ferry, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the night bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Matsue Stationnightbus night bus
    24h 2m
    ¥21,700–32,920

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taebaek Station to Donghae Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry ferry
    23h 44m
    ¥19,960–22,695

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥17,884Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seoul to Matsue.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 745.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Matsue, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Matsue. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ), walk to Yonago Airport(Jr), take the train to Yonago, then take the train to Matsue. Alternatively, you can take a train from Suseo SRT to Matsue via Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hitakatsu, Hitakatsu, Fukuoka, Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, and Okayama in around 17h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides