There are 4 ways to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shin Kobe
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Sannomiya Station to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2h 49m¥2,522–3,557Bus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga ICbus
3h 51m¥3,877–5,461Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Sannomiya Station to Tsurugacar 162.9 km
2h 42m¥2,829–4,086
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sannomiya Station 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Tsuruga via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Sannomiya Station and Tsuruga is 164 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga without a car is to train via Shin Kobe which takes 2h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga, including transfers.
Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
The best way to get from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga is to train via Shin Kobe which takes 2h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Sannomiya Station, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga via Shin Kobe, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 2h 14m. 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
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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
Train from Sannomiya Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- 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
Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Tsuruga IC station.
Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Sannomiya Station to Tsuruga.
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