There are 5 ways to get from Fuji to Echizen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Fuji to MaibaraKodama
- Take the train from Maibara to TsurugaShirasagi
4h 11m¥9,160–13,213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tomei Fuji to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Takefu
7h 27m¥5,572–8,506Drive 336.9 km
- Drive from Fuji to Echizen336.9 km
4h 5m¥5,755–8,312Train, fly
- Take the train from Shin-Fuji to Shinagawa
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)HND - KMQ
- Take the train from Komatsu to Echizen-Takefu
5h 4m¥20,124–44,026Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Shin-Fuji to Nagoya StationKodama
- Take the train from Nagoya to TsurugaShirasagi
5h 23m¥9,608–13,939
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fuji to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fuji to Echizen is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fuji to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Tomei Fuji and arriving at Takefu via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Fuji to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Shin-Fuji and arriving at Takefu via Maibara and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Fuji and Echizen is 355 km. The road distance is 336.9 km.
The best way to get from Fuji to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Fuji to Echizen, including transfers.
Fuji to Echizen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tomei Fuji station.
Fuji to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Fuji station.
The best way to get from Fuji to Echizen is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Fuji, Japan and Echizen, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Fuji to Takefu via Maibara and Tsuruga in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tomei Fuji to Takefu via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 7h 27m.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Fuji to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥7,000–10,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Green seat
- ¥10,000–14,000
Train from Shin-Fuji to Shinagawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥5,000–6,500
- Green seat
- ¥6,000–8,500
Train from Komatsu to Echizen-Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3,200–4,400
- Reserved seat
- ¥4,100–5,000
- Green seat
- ¥4,900–6,500
Train from Shin-Fuji to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥7,000–8,500
- Green seat
- ¥8,500–12,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,600–3,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Green Seat
- ¥2,400–3,200
Train from Nagoya to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,300–4,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tomei Fuji to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Economy Seats
- ¥2,200–5,500
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Fuji to Echizen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.
Fuji to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Maibara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fuji to Echizen is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Fuji to Echizen.
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