There are 4 ways to get from Tsuru to Tokyo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae to Shinjuku StationFuji Excursion
1h 40m¥2,800–4,000Train via Ōtsuki
cheapest- Take the train from Yamuramachi to Otsuki[161194] Fujikyu Railway
- Take the train from Ōtsuki to Shinjuku StationKaiji / ...
1h 40m¥1,585–4,238Bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Tsuru to Shinjuku Expressway Bus TerminalFuji-Goko
2h 50mDrive 94.8 km
- Drive from Tsuru to Tokyo94.8 km
1h 20m¥1,610–2,325
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuru to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuru to Tokyo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chuodo Tsuru and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae and arriving at Shinjuku Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Tsuru and Tokyo is 87 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Tsuru to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
The train from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae to Shinjuku Station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Tsuru to Tokyo bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chuodo Tsuru station.
Tsuru to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae station.
The best way to get from Tsuru to Tokyo is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae to Shinjuku Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,800–4,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Chuodo Tsuru to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tsurubunkadaigaku-mae to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- 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
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Green Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
Train from Ōtsuki to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- 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
- ¥3,200–3,700
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Green Seat
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from Yamuramachi to Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–550
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ōtsuki to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- traffic@fujikyu.co.jp
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Tsuru to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog
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More Questions & Answers
Tsuru to Tokyo bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tsuru to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuru to Tokyo is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Tsuru to Tokyo.
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