There are 4 ways to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird
2h 2m¥2,445–3,557Bus
- Take the bus from Takefu IC to Osaka Umedabus
3h 5m¥3,700–5,500Drive 170.6 km
- Drive from Echizen-shi to Osakacar 170.6 km
2h 47m¥2,963–4,280Train via Takefu
- Take the train from Takefu to Tsurugatrain [28983] Hapi-Line Fukui
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird
2h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Takefu IC and arriving at Osaka Umeda. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Echizen-shi to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Echizen-Takefu and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Echizen-shi and Osaka is 168 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka, including transfers.
Echizen-shi to Osaka bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Takefu IC station.
Echizen-shi to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.
The best way to get from Echizen-shi to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Echizen-shi, Japan and Osaka, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Takefu IC to Osaka Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- hapi-line.co.jp
Train from Takefu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hapi-line.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Takefu IC to Osaka Umeda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Echizen-shi to Osaka bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Osaka Umeda station.
Echizen-shi to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Echizen-shi to Osaka is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Echizen-shi to Osaka.
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