How to travel from Nikko to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Maizuru is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

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

Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kita-Senju then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,660($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance680km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,750 ($210).

The distance between Nikko and Maizuru is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Nikko and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Maizuru is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Maizuru. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Tobu Railway, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nikko and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Nikko and Maizuru. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

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

Tohoku Kyuko Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kyoto Kotsu run regular bus services between Nikko and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Nikko and Maizuru. The distance is around 680km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,660 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Maizuru

Transport options from Nikko to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 60m
¥22,590($165)
every 4 hours709km (440 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus4h 25m
¥28,750($210)
twice daily799km (496 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥16,430($120)
twice daily663km (412 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane and bus5h 35m
¥18,070($130)
every 4 hours715km (445 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus5h 50m
¥23,685($175)
every 4 hours781km (485 miles)
Train
5h 40m
¥17,660($130)
every 4 hours711km (442 miles)
Bus
12hrs
¥12,320($90)
once daily696km (433 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
¥10,130($74)
on demand680km (422 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