How to travel from Shibuya to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Maizuru is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Shibuya 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 Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,470($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,805 ($57) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,965 ($100).

The distance between Shibuya and Maizuru is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Shibuya and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,805 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Maizuru. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shibuya and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Shibuya and Maizuru. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shibuya to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

JR Bus Kanto, Kyoto Kotsu and Willer Express run regular bus services between Shibuya and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Shibuya and Maizuru. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥15,470 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Maizuru

Transport options from Shibuya to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥13,965($100)
twice daily531km (330 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Bus3h 55m
¥15,605($115)
every 4 hours584km (363 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
¥20,125($145)
every 4 hours577km (359 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
¥22,315($165)
twice daily649km (404 miles)
Train
3h 45m
¥15,470($115)
every 4 hours572km (355 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
¥9,855($72)
once daily537km (333 miles)
Bus via Kyoto station10h 15m
¥7,805($57)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥7,940($58)
on demand529km (329 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