How to travel from Yamagata to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Maizuru is around 670km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamagata 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 Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,760($64)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,915($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,335($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance670km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,760 ($64) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Yamagata and Maizuru is around 670km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Yamagata and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Maizuru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥8,760 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,760 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Maizuru. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yamagata and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Yamagata and Maizuru. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamagata to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Yamako Bus and Kyoto Kotsu run regular bus services between Yamagata and Maizuru. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Maizuru. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Yamagata and Maizuru. The distance is around 670km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Maizuru

Transport options from Yamagata to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3h 25m
¥8,760($64)
twice daily719km (447 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
¥29,980($220)
every 4 hours735km (457 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
¥24,370($180)
twice daily790km (491 miles)
Bus to Sendai, plane4h 60m
¥24,640($180)
every 4 hours845km (525 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
¥28,750($210)
twice daily781km (485 miles)
Train
6h 25m
¥24,915($180)
every 4 hours913km (567 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
¥15,335($110)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
¥9,995($73)
on demand670km (417 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