There are 5 ways to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Niigata
best- Take the bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Stationbus
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
4h 43m¥4,478–6,058Drive 189.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruokacar 189.3 km
3h 2m¥3,278–4,735Train
- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niigatatrain [16920] JR Ban-etsu-West
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
5h 41m¥3,891–5,145Bus
- Take the bus from Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae to Sendai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus
6h 10m¥6,500–7,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aizu Buke Yashiki-mae to Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchibus
- Take the train from Fukushima to Yamagatatrain
- Take the bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
6h 51m¥5,984–6,984
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae and arriving at Shonai Kanko Bussanko via Sendai Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Aizu-Wakamatsu and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Aizuwakamatsu and Tsuruoka is 249 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka without a car is to bus and train via Niigata which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Aizuwakamatsu, Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tsuruoka via Niigata in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae to Shonai Kanko Bussanko via Sendai Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Phone
- 0242-22-5560
- Website
- Aizu Bus
Bus from Aizu Buke Yashiki-mae to Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,185
- Schedules at
- Aizu Bus
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai Station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Tsuruoka.
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