There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
4h 40m¥6,331–8,266Bus
- Take the bus from Akihabara eki to Shonaikankobussankanbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
6h 30m¥7,800–8,100Night bus, train
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
9h 43m¥8,000–12,700Drive 444.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tsuruokacar 444.3 km
5h 40m¥7,660–11,064Train, fly to Shonai Airport
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
3h 54m¥43,880–96,664Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tsuruokatrain
6h 33m¥16,400–37,414
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥43000 - ¥100000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Akihabara eki and arriving at Shonaikankobussankan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tsuruoka is 436 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Akihabara eki station.
Tokyo to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7800 - ¥8100 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Tsuruoka via Niigata in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Akihabara eki to Shonaikankobussankan once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–95,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–130,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥90–220
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Akihabara eki to Shonaikankobussankan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Shonaikankobussankan station.
Tokyo to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tsuruoka is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Tokyo to Tsuruoka.
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