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

The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Shinjō is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Shinjō is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct train between Tsuruoka and Shinjō?

No, there is no direct train from Tsuruoka to Shinjō. However, there are services departing from Tsuruoka and arriving at Shinjo via Amarume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Tsuruoka to Shinjō?

The distance between Tsuruoka and Shinjō is 58 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Shinjō without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Tsuruoka to Shinjō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tsuruoka to Shinjō train from?

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

Where does the Tsuruoka to Shinjō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tsuruoka to Shinjō?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Shinjō is 52 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Tsuruoka to Shinjō.

Where can I stay near Shinjō?

There are 15+ hotels available in Shinjō.

Tsuruoka to Shinjō - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Shinjō by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Amarumetrain [17532] Jr Uetsu / ...
2. Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
2h 9m
¥1,010–1,386
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tsuruoka Eki Mae(3 platform) to Kiyokawa Ekibus turuoka~kiyokawa
2. Take the train from Kiyokawa to Shinjotrain [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
2h 21m
¥700–1,700
Drive 51.9 km
1. Drive from Tsuruoka to Shinjōcar 51.9 km
47 min
¥902–1,302
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tsuruoka to Shinjōtaxi 51.9 km
47 min
¥16,000–20,000

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Distance: 58.4 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Tsuruoka, Japan and Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan?

You can take a train from Tsuruoka to Shinjo via Amarume in around 2h 9m.

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