There are 4 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2h 11m¥2,580–3,355Drive 135.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsurugacar 135.9 km
2h 18m¥2,354–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga ICbus
3h 53m¥3,858–5,326Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Tsuruga135.9 km
2h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga is to bus and train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Osaka Itami Airport and arriving at Tsuruga IC via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Tsuruga is 136 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga, including transfers.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Tsuruga IC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Tsuruga.
There are 32+ hotels available in Tsuruga.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?
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 Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Tsuruga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








