Matsue to Fukuoka by bus
Fukuoka lies 319 km (198 mi) south-west of Matsue, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 390 km (242 mi) of road.
| Matsue | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 203,616 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 043-1523–712-8533 | 028-6101–981-3225 |
Where to book buses from Matsue to Fukuoka
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Staying in Fukuoka
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Fukuoka
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Common questions
How far is Fukuoka from Matsue?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Matsue; by road roughly 390 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matsue to Fukuoka by bus?
About 5 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matsue and Fukuoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuoka?
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.