What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Tsuruga?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Tsuruga via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Kobe to Tsuruga?

The distance between Kobe and Tsuruga is 163 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Tsuruga without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Tsuruga?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kobe to Tsuruga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Tsuruga train from?

Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Tsuruga?

The best way to get from Kobe to Tsuruga is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Kobe to Tsuruga train arrive?

Kobe to Tsuruga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Tsuruga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tsuruga is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kobe to Tsuruga.

Where can I stay near Tsuruga?

There are 32+ hotels available in Tsuruga.

Kobe to Tsuruga - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Tsuruga by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to KyōtoNozomi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to TsurugaThunderbird
1h 45m
¥6,078–8,929
Drive 164.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Tsuruga164.2 km
2h 45m
¥2,800–4,045
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga IC
3h 38m
¥5,679–8,480

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tsuruga via Kyōto in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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