The average train between Kobe and Tsuruga takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Kobe to Tsuruga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kobe and Tsuruga. The earliest departure is at 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Tsuruga at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Shin Osaka and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Kobe station and arriving at Tsuruga station via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Book your Kobe to Tsuruga train tickets online with JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) and JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company).
The distance between Kobe and Tsuruga is 132.5 km. The road distance is 163 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 17m.