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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pohang to Matsue by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, night bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry
    4. Take the train from Hakata to Okayamatrain
    5. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain
    16h 18m
    ¥32,012–45,553

  2. Bus, car ferry, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry
    3. Take the night bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Matsue Stationnightbus
    21h 46m
    ¥17,600–25,202

  3. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Izumo Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Izumo Airport (IZO)planeTAE - IZO
    11h 45m
    ¥18,838–75,105

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Donghae StationtrainITX-Maun Bujeon / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to SakaiminatoferryEastern Dream
    20h 30m
    ¥26,858–29,454

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
    3. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
    4. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Matsuetrain
    20h 50m

  6. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Miho–Yonago Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ)planeTAE - YGJ
    11h 37m
    ¥27,838–117,605

  7. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Izumo Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Izumo Airport (IZO)planePUS - IZO
    8h 51m
    ¥48,088–75,505

  8. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)planePUS - FUK
    4. Take the train from Hakata to Okayamatrain
    5. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain
    9h 40m
    ¥25,308–70,155

  9. Train, bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Matsuyama Airport

    1. Take the train from Pohong Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
    3. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)planePUS - MYJ
    4. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain
    5. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain
    12h 58m
    ¥26,888–82,205

Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pohang to Matsue. However, you can take the train to Gyeongju Station, take the train to Busan Station, walk to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, take the ferry to Hitakatsu, walk to Hitakatsu, take the car ferry to Fukuoka, Hakata, take the taxi to Hakata, take the train to Okayama, then take the train to Matsue. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Matsue Station via Busan Seobu Bus Terminal, Sasang Bus Terminal, Jagalchi Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hakata Port International Terminal, and Hakata Bus Terminal in around 21h 46m.

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