How to travel from Matsumoto to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Maizuru is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,455 ($260).

The distance between Matsumoto and Maizuru is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Matsumoto and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥35,455 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Maizuru. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Matsumoto and Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Matsumoto and Maizuru. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Maizuru

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Maizuru

Transport options from Matsumoto to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 15m
¥35,455($260)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Train
4h 10m
¥13,280($95)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥11,910($87)
once daily470km (292 miles)
Train and Bus6h 10m
¥10,265($75)
every 20 mins415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
¥5,475($40)
on demand364km (226 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