There are 6 ways to get from Narita to Tsuruoka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain Ks
- Take the train from Ueno Station to Niigatatrain Max
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain
7h 4m¥7,022–9,206Bus
- Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Shonaikankobussankanbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
9h 40m¥9,457–11,418Train, night bus
- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain Ks
- Take the night bus from Ueno Station to Tsuruoka S-MALL BTnightbus
8h 45m¥8,922–9,106Drive 428.8 km
- Drive from Narita to Tsuruokacar 428.8 km
6h 22m¥7,446–10,756Train, fly to Shonai Airport
- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
4h 58m¥71,897–252,672Train, fly to Akita Airport
- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tsuruokatrain
7h 32m¥16,417–39,422
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narita to Tsuruoka is to train which costs ¥7000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Narita to Tsuruoka is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥70000 - ¥260000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narita to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Narita Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Shonaikankobussankan via Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Narita to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita and arriving at Tsuruoka via Ueno Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Narita and Tsuruoka is 494 km. The road distance is 428.8 km.
The best way to get from Narita to Tsuruoka without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Narita to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Narita to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Airport Bus TYO-NRT, depart from Narita Airport Terminal 2 station.
Narita to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, depart from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita station.
The best way to get from Narita to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Narita, Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
You can take a train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to Tsuruoka via 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno, Ueno Station, and Niigata in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to Shonaikankobussankan via 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, Narita Airport Terminal 2, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–250,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–280,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–33,000
- Phone
- 0570-081-160
- Website
- keisei.co.jp
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanuma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Website
- https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanuma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Website
- https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueno Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- tyo-nrt.com
Bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Website
- https://tyo-nrt.com/en
- Regular
- ¥1,500
- Late Night/Early Morning (23: 00-4: 59)
- ¥3,000
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Shonaikankobussankan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Night bus from Ueno Station to Tsuruoka S-MALL BT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Narita to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Airport Bus TYO-NRT, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
Narita to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, arrive at 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narita to Tsuruoka is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Narita to Tsuruoka.
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