Rome2Rio

How to get fromHimeji to Tsurugaby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Tsuruga

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Tsuruga by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2h 15m
    ¥3,168–4,560

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga ICbus bus
    3h 58m
    ¥4,668–6,560

  3. Drive 189.8 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Tsurugacar car 189.8 km
    3h 7m
    ¥3,260–4,709

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2h 22m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    3h 17m
    ¥3,300–4,704

Himeji to Tsuruga by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,168Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Himeji to Tsuruga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Tsuruga via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 15m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides