How to travel from Kanazawa to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Maizuru is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kanazawa 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 MaizuruKanazawa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tsuruga and then to Higashimaizuru.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,615($41)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Maizuru by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,615 ($41) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).

The distance between Kanazawa and Maizuru is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Kanazawa and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Maizuru is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,615 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Maizuru. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tsuruga and Higashimaizuru. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kanazawa and Maizuru. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Kanazawa and Maizuru. We recommend that you drive to Maizuru. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruga and then to Higashimaizuru. 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 Kanazawa and Maizuru. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥5,615 ($41).

How do I get from Kanazawa to Maizuru

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Maizuru

Transport options from Kanazawa to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
¥5,615($41)
every 3 hours222km (138 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 10m
¥11,500($84)
every 20 mins459km (285 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥3,285($24)
on demand216km (134 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