The average train between Tokyo and Tsuruga takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Tokyo 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 every 3 hours between Tokyo and Tsuruga. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Tsuruga at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Kyoto and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Tsuruga station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Tokyo to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Tsuruga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Book your Tokyo to Tsuruga train tickets online with JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) and JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company).
The distance between Tokyo and Tsuruga is 335.3 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Tsuruga via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 55m.