There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Wakasa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fujiitrain [29343] JR Obama / ...
2h 52m¥2,428–3,409Drive 123 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Wakasacar 123 km
2h 19m¥2,133–3,081Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tsuruga ICbus
4h 8m¥3,918–5,521
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Wakasa is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Wakasa is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Wakasa. However, there are services departing from Osaka Umeda and arriving at Tsuruga IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Wakasa. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Fujii via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Osaka and Wakasa is 161 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Wakasa without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Osaka to Wakasa, including transfers.
Osaka to Wakasa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Osaka Umeda station.
Osaka to Wakasa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Wakasa is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Wakasa, Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Fujii via Tsuruga in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Osaka Umeda to Tsuruga IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- 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 Tsuruga to Fujii
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Tsuruga IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Wakasa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Tsuruga IC station.
Osaka to Wakasa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Wakasa is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Osaka to Wakasa.
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