What is the cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs ¥17000 - ¥49000.

Is there a direct bus between Tsuruoka and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruoka to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Shonaikankobussankan and arriving at Umeda via Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Tsuruoka and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Tsuruoka to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Tsuruoka and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Akita, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

The distance between Tsuruoka and Osaka is 959 km. The road distance is 704.3 km.

How do I travel from Tsuruoka to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tsuruoka to Osaka bus from?

Tsuruoka to Osaka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Shonaikankobussankan station.

Where do I catch the Tsuruoka to Osaka train from?

Tsuruoka to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruoka station.

Train or bus from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka is to bus which takes 15h 22m and costs ¥10000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Tsuruoka to Osaka bus arrive?

Tsuruoka to Osaka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit.

Where does the Tsuruoka to Osaka train arrive?

Tsuruoka to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.

Can I drive from Tsuruoka to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Osaka is 704 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Tsuruoka to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9441+ hotels available in Osaka.

Tsuruoka to Osaka - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Osaka by bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimaebus
2. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain
8h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shonaikankobussankan to Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exitbus From Sakata to Shinjukuminamiguchi
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umedabus Jx263 / ...
15h 22m
¥10,500–21,100
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Stationbus
2. Take the nightbus from Sendai Station to Ōsakanightbus Forest
15h 3m
¥12,900–19,300
Drive 704.3 km
1. Drive from Tsuruoka to Osakacar 704.3 km
9h 5m
¥10,866–15,694
Train
1. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Akitatrain
2. Take the train from Akita to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain
9h 58m
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Stationbus
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
6h 15m
¥18,240–47,420
Train to Akita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AXT - ITM
5h 59m
¥20,431–48,160
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Kenchomaebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
5h 56m
¥16,970–48,430
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Stationbus
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
6h 38m
¥20,610–37,930
Train, train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Akitatrain
2. Take the train from Akita to Shin-Hanamakitrain
3. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HNA - ITM
7h 44m
¥34,981–90,110

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 958.8 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Tsuruoka, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a bus from Shonaikankobussankan to Umeda via Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit and Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tsuruoka to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Akita, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 9h 58m.

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