How to travel from Iwaki to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Maizuru is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Iwaki to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station then Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,555($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Iwaki and Maizuru is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Iwaki and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Maizuru is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Maizuru. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iwaki and Maizuru. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iwaki to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station and Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Tobu bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kyoto Kotsu run regular bus services between Iwaki and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Iwaki and Maizuru. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Maizuru

Transport options from Iwaki to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 50m
¥31,075($225)
twice daily693km (431 miles)
Train to Mito, plane and bus5h 30m
¥23,410($170)
every 4 hours772km (480 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and bus5h 35m
¥27,515($200)
twice daily884km (550 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and bus6hrs
¥27,790($205)
every 20 mins940km (584 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥21,495($155)
every 4 hours787km (489 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
¥13,555($100)
once daily751km (466 miles)
Drive
8hrs
¥11,090($81)
on demand737km (458 miles)

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Airports near Maizuru

The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Maizuru
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Maizuru
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Maizuru