There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Tsuruga by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
1h 50m¥2,377–3,461Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hanakuma to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 23m¥2,355–3,337Bus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga ICbus
3h 33m¥3,877–5,461Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Kobe to Tsurugacar 164.2 km
2h 44m¥2,849–4,115
Kobe to Tsuruga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Tsuruga IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Tsuruga via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Kobe and Tsuruga is 163 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kobe to Tsuruga, including transfers.
Kobe to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hanakuma to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥350–440
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Tsuruga IC station.
Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tsuruga is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kobe to Tsuruga.
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