The distance between Kōfu and Maizuru is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kōfu 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.
👋 Also check out Maizuru → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
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Take the train to Hachioji then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
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Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.
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There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,855 ($72) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,645 ($275).
The distance between Kōfu and Maizuru is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Kōfu and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Maizuru is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥37,645 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,855 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Maizuru. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachioji, Shin-Yokohama and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Kōfu and Maizuru. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōfu to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Kintetsu Bus, Kyoto Kotsu and Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Kōfu and Maizuru. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Kōfu and Maizuru. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥18,755 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 50m | ¥23,820($175) | every 4 hours | 695km (432 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | ¥37,645($275) | every 4 hours | 522km (325 miles) |
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane and bus | 4h 55m | ¥17,660($130) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane and bus | 5h 25m | ¥19,305($140) | every 4 hours | 702km (436 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | ¥18,755($135) | every 4 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
Train via Shizuoka | 6hrs | ¥15,605($115) | every 4 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥9,995($73) | every 20 mins | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus via Kyoto Station | 12hrs | ¥9,855($72) | once daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | ¥6,845($50) | on demand | 454km (282 miles) |
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The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.