How to travel from Kagoshima to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Kagoshima and Maizuru is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kagoshima 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae then Sannomiya Station and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance904km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Kagoshima and Maizuru is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Kagoshima and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥15,195 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Maizuru. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kagoshima and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Kagoshima and Maizuru. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kagoshima to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kumamoto Kencho-mae and Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Kyushu Sanko Group, Kintetsu Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Kagoshima and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Kagoshima and Maizuru. The distance is around 904km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,285 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Maizuru

Transport options from Kagoshima to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 25m
¥15,195($110)
twice daily690km (429 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Bus3h 50m
¥24,370($180)
every 4 hours694km (431 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
¥37,100($270)
every 4 hours969km (602 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
¥25,325($185)
twice daily717km (445 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥26,285($190)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Train via Hakata5h 60m
¥25,600($185)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
¥18,070($130)
once daily981km (610 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
¥13,555($100)
on demand904km (562 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