The distance between Himeji and Maizuru is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Himeji to Maizuru by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maizuru → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.
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There are several options for getting from Himeji to Maizuru by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥3,285 ($24) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,915 ($14).
The distance between Himeji and Maizuru is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Himeji and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Maizuru is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥1,915 ($14).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,285 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Maizuru. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Maizuru. We recommend that you drive to Maizuru. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Himeji and Maizuru. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,805 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | ¥7,805($57) | every 4 hours | 217km (135 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 5m | ¥5,615($41) | every 4 hours | 176km (109 miles) |
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Bus | 2h 45m | ¥3,285($24) | every 4 hours | 177km (110 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | ¥1,915($14) | on demand | 123km (76 miles) |
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The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.