How to travel from Hakodate to Maizuru, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Maizuru is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakodate to Maizuru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maizuru → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥42,575($310)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥36,280($265)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Higashimaizuru.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,970($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Maizuru.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,890($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Maizuru
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Maizuru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥18,890 ($140) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,575 ($310).
The distance between Hakodate and Maizuru is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hakodate and Maizuru by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥42,575 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Maizuru is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥18,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Maizuru. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Maizuru is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Maizuru. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥42,575 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Maizuru
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 40m | ¥42,575($310) | twice daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 4h 35m | ¥30,940($225) | every 4 hours | 1,121km (697 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | ¥29,845($220) | every 2 hours | 1,110km (690 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), Bus | 4h 60m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 1,335km (829 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | ¥37,375($275) | twice daily | 1,413km (878 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | ¥36,280($265) | every 4 hours | 1,411km (877 miles) |
Train and Bus | 15h 45m | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥26,970($195) | once daily | 1,356km (843 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15hrs | ¥18,890($140) | twice daily | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Maizuru
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyoto Kotsu
Train operators
Kyoto Tango Railway (Willer Trains)
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Maizuru
The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tajima Airport (TJH)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Maizuru
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 115km (72 miles) from Maizuru
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Maizuru