How to travel from Tokyo to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Maizuru is around 524km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tokyo 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 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,825($100)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Kyōto

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance537km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Tokyo 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 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,825 ($100).

The distance between Tokyo and Maizuru is around 524km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tokyo and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥13,825 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Maizuru. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tokyo and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Tokyo and Maizuru. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tokyo 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 9h 10m.

JR Bus Kanto, Kyoto Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo 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 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Maizuru. The distance is around 537km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥16,015 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Maizuru

Transport options from Tokyo to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 10m
¥13,825($100)
twice daily524km (325 miles)
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Bus3h 45m
¥15,470($115)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
¥19,985($145)
every 4 hours569km (354 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
¥21,905($160)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Train
3h 40m
¥16,015($115)
every 4 hours571km (355 miles)
Bus via Kyōto + 1 similar
8h 45m
¥11,225($82)
twice daily554km (344 miles)
Bus9h 10m
¥9,855($72)
once daily544km (338 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
¥8,075($59)
on demand537km (333 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