How to travel from Wakayama to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Maizuru is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wakayama to Maizuru by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MaizuruWakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,350($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kobe Sannomiya and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Maizuru by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).

The distance between Wakayama and Maizuru is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Wakayama and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Maizuru is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Maizuru. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Nankai Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Wakayama and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Wakayama and Maizuru. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya and Sannomiya Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Osaka Airport Transport and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Wakayama and Maizuru. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Nishimaizuru. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Wakayama and Maizuru. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥8,350 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Maizuru

Transport options from Wakayama to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥8,350($61)
every 4 hours210km (131 miles)
Train via Shinimamiya3h 25m
¥6,710($49)
every 2 hours219km (136 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
¥5,475($40)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
¥2,740($20)
on demand181km (112 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