What is the cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct train between Namba (Station) and Echizen?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Takefu via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

The distance between Namba (Station) and Echizen is 178 km. The road distance is 176.1 km.

How do I travel from Namba (Station) to Echizen without a car?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Echizen train from?

Namba (Station) to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the time difference between Namba (Station) and Echizen?

Echizen is 3h 30m ahead of Namba (Station). It is currently 7:19 PM in Namba (Station) and 10:49 PM in Echizen.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Echizen train arrive?

Namba (Station) to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Echizen?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Echizen is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Namba (Station) to Echizen.

Where can I stay near Echizen?

There are 84+ hotels available in Echizen.

Namba (Station) to Echizen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen 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-Ōsaka Station to TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Takefu[28960] Hapi-Line Fukui
3h 12m
Drive 176.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Echizen176.1 km
2h 56m
¥2,989–4,318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Takefu IC
4h 20m
¥3,908–6,244

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Namba (Station) to Echizen.

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Echizen, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Namba (Station) to Takefu via Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Tsuruga in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Osaka Umeda to Takefu IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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