What is the cheapest way to get from Sakai to Matsue?

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Matsue is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakai to Matsue?

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Matsue is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥29000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Matsue?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Matsue. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Matsue via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Sakai to Matsue?

The distance between Sakai and Matsue is 363 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.

How do I travel from Sakai to Matsue without a car?

The best way to get from Sakai to Matsue without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥10000 - ¥16000.

How long does it take to get from Sakai to Matsue?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Sakai to Matsue, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Matsue train from?

Sakai to Matsue train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Matsue?

The best way to get from Sakai to Matsue is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥10000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus via Yonago, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Sakai to Matsue train arrive?

Sakai to Matsue train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Matsue?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Matsue is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Sakai to Matsue.

Where can I stay near Matsue?

There are 118+ hotels available in Matsue.

Sakai to Matsue - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sakai to Matsue by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to OkayamaNozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Matsue[186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
5h 3m
¥10,320–15,607
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Matsue Sta.Izumo Express Osaka Kyoto
6h 10m
¥3,080–10,317
Bus via Yonago
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Yonago
5h 54m
¥6,697–7,836
Drive 292.5 km
1. Drive from Sakai to Matsue292.5 km
4h 20m
¥4,973–7,183
Fly, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)ITM - IZO
2. Take the train from Shinji to Matsue
3h 30m
¥29,397–43,186

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

28Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

¥25,395Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Matsue, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakai to Matsue via Shin-Imamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Okayama in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Yonago 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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