There are 6 ways to get from Machida to Tsuruoka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōmiya to NiigataToki
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruoka[186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
6h 26m¥11,907–19,177Drive 456.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Machida to Tsuruoka456.1 km
6h 25m¥7,827–11,305Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to ShonaikankobussankanFrom Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
8h 27m¥10,336–12,162Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BT
8h 58m¥8,507–8,677Train, fly to Shonai Airport
- Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)HND - SYO
4h 27m¥10,266–39,562Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tsuruoka
7h 6m¥16,786–44,212
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machida to Tsuruoka is to night bus which costs ¥8500 - ¥8700 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Machida to Tsuruoka is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥10000 - ¥40000.
No, there is no direct train from Machida to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Machida and arriving at Tsuruoka via Shinjuku Station, Ōmiya and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Machida and Tsuruoka is 465 km. The road distance is 456.1 km.
The best way to get from Machida to Tsuruoka without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥11000 - ¥20000.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Machida to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Machida to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Ōmiya station.
The best way to get from Machida to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥11000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 27m.
Machida to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machida to Tsuruoka is 456 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Machida to Tsuruoka.
What companies run services between Machida, Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Machida to Tsuruoka via Shinjuku Station, Ōmiya, and Niigata in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Shonaikankobussankan once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
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- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–37,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–43,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥33,000–36,000
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Ōmiya to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–10,000
- 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
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥8,000–10,000
- Green seat
- ¥10,000–14,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,000
- 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
- ¥4,600–5,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,000–6,000
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
Train from Akita to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- 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
- ¥4,400–5,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–470
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to Shonaikankobussankan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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