There are 5 ways to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kyoto
best- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Kinosakionsentrain Kinosaki
4h 17m¥3,719–5,268Drive 152.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsuruga to Kinosakicar 152.9 km
2h 26m¥2,656–3,836Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuruga IC to Senri Newtownbus
- Take the bus from Senri NT to Kinosaki Onsen-ekibus
6h 27m¥6,691–7,824Train
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Higashimaizurutrain [29343] JR Obama
- Take the train from Fukuchiyama to Kinosakionsentrain [33020] Jr San-In / ...
5h 43m¥2,873–4,116Train #2
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Higashimaizurutrain [29343] JR Obama
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Toyooka(Hyogo)train [166386] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo
6h 5m¥3,203–4,246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruga to Kinosaki. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga IC and arriving at Kinosaki Onsen-eki via Senri NT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsuruga to Kinosaki. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga and arriving at Kinosakionsen via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Tsuruga and Kinosaki is 252 km. The road distance is 152.9 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki, including transfers.
Tsuruga to Kinosaki bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Tsuruga IC station.
Tsuruga to Kinosaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Kinosaki is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Tsuruga, Japan and Kinosaki, Hyōgo, Japan?
You can take a train from Tsuruga to Kinosakionsen via Kyōto in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tsuruga IC to Kinosaki Onsen-eki via Senri NT in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Kinosakionsen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Higashimaizuru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Fukuchiyama to Kinosakionsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Higashimaizuru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- Website
- trains.willer.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Toyooka(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- trains.willer.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Tsuruga IC to Senri Newtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
- Phone
- 079-662-2133
- Website
- zentanbus.co.jp
Bus from Senri NT to Kinosaki Onsen-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,850
- Schedules at
- zentanbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tsuruga to Kinosaki bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Senri Newtown station.
Tsuruga to Kinosaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruga to Kinosaki is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Tsuruga to Kinosaki.
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