There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Matsue by plane, train, night bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Izumo Airport, train
best- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane HND - IZO
- Take the train from Shinji to Matsuetrain
3h 58m¥21,740–40,884Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Matsue Sta.nightbus Susanoo
11h 2m¥5,500–17,000Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
7h 56mDrive 760.1 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Matsuecar 760.1 km
9h 15m¥13,037–18,831Fly to Miho–Yonago Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ)plane HND - YGJ
- Take the train from Yonago to Matsuetrain
4h 59m¥48,240–86,894Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Matsuetrain Sunrise Izumo
12h 8m¥12,000–16,000Night bus via Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Matsue Station North Exitnightbus Be9152
14h 20m¥8,359–19,485
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Matsue is to night bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥17000 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Matsue is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥21000 - ¥41000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Matsue Sta.. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Matsue. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Tokyo and Matsue is 670 km. The road distance is 760.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Matsue without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 7h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Tokyo to Matsue, including transfers.
Tokyo to Matsue bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Matsue train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Matsue bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Matsue Sta. station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Matsue, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Matsue via Okayama in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd. operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Matsue Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–17,000 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–36,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Izumo Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–36,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Miho–Yonago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥61,000–63,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shinji to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–420
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yonago to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Tōkyō Station to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Okayama to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonago to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Matsue
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Matsue Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–17,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- 4 seats in a row
- ¥5,500–16,000
- 3 seats in a row
- ¥6,500–17,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Matsue Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–19,000
- Website
- Willer Express
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