There are 4 ways to get from Tsuruga to Kobe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird
2h 2m¥2,458–3,459Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuruga IC to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
3h 11m¥3,446–4,863Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Tsuruga to Kobecar 164.2 km
2h 43m¥2,511–3,627Train
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Sannomiyatrain Hokurikuhonsen Shinkaisoku / ...
2h 32m¥2,500–3,600
Tsuruga to Kobe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruga to Kobe is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruga to Kobe is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruga to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga IC and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tsuruga and arriving at Sannomiya. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Tsuruga and Kobe is 163 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Kobe without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Tsuruga to Kobe, including transfers.
Tsuruga to Kobe bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Tsuruga IC station.
Tsuruga to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Kobe is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Tsuruga, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Tsuruga IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Tsuruga IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,200
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tsuruga to Kobe bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Tsuruga to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruga to Kobe is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tsuruga to Kobe.
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