There are 3 ways to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen 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 Takefutrain [28960] Hapi-Line Fukui
2h 19mDrive 169.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizencar 169.6 km
2h 44m¥2,922–4,220Bus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu ICbus
2h 56m¥3,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station station and arriving at Takefu IC. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Shin-Ōsaka Station station to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Takefu via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Shin-Ōsaka Station and Echizen is 169 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen, including transfers.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Shin-Ōsaka Station, Japan and Echizen, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu via Tsuruga in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- Hapi-Line Fukui
Train from Tsuruga to Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hapi-Line Fukui
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–6,000
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Takefu IC station.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Echizen.
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