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.
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.
👋 Also check out Maizuru → Nikko if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Kita-Senju then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit then Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 60m | ¥22,590($165) | every 4 hours | 709km (440 miles) |
Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus | 4h 25m | ¥28,750($210) | twice daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥16,430($120) | twice daily | 663km (412 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane and bus | 5h 35m | ¥18,070($130) | every 4 hours | 715km (445 miles) |
Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus | 5h 50m | ¥23,685($175) | every 4 hours | 781km (485 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | ¥17,660($130) | every 4 hours | 711km (442 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | ¥12,320($90) | once daily | 696km (433 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | ¥10,130($74) | on demand | 680km (422 miles) |
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The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.