The distance between Hiroshima and Maizuru is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Maizuru by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
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Take a ferry to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.
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Take the bus to Okayama Station West Gate then Sannomiya BT and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Maizuru by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,595 ($90).
The distance between Hiroshima and Maizuru is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hiroshima and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Maizuru is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥12,595 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Maizuru. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima 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 3h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hiroshima and Maizuru. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Station West Gate and Sannomiya BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Ryobi Express, Chutetsu Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Maizuru. We recommend that you take a ferry to Matsuyama then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Hiroshima and Maizuru. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥12,595 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | ¥12,595($90) | every 4 hours | 436km (271 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥24,915($180) | twice daily | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | ¥8,075($59) | once daily | 445km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ¥5,475($40) | on demand | 362km (225 miles) |
Nihon Kotsu
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Setonaikaikisen
The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.