Kyoto to Matsue by bus
Matsue lies 251 km (156 mi) west of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 306 km (190 mi) of road.
| Kyoto | Matsue | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 203,616 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Kyoto to Matsue
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Staying in Matsue
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Common questions
How far is Matsue from Kyoto?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, west of Kyoto; by road roughly 306 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Matsue by bus?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Matsue?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.