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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tokyo to Tsuruoka

Composite routes from Tokyo to Tsuruoka

Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
459 km.
from $25

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$165.15

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$254.07
Plane from Haneda Airport to Akita
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$292.18

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19
Train from Akita to Tsuruoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$57.17

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$16.51

Shonai Kotsu

Website:
shonaikotsu.jp/english
Bus from Akihabara eki to Shonaikankobussankan
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$63.52
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to bus which costs $51.09 - $54.35 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $92.39 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Tsuruoka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Akihabara eki and arriving at Shonaikankobussankan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Tsuruoka?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

The distance between Tokyo and Tsuruoka is 436 km. The road distance is 453.5 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Tsuruoka without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus from?

Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Akihabara eki station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tsuruoka train from?

Tokyo to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tsuruoka is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $54.35 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $228.26 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus arrive?

Tokyo to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Shonaikankobussankan station.

Where does the Tokyo to Tsuruoka train arrive?

Tokyo to Tsuruoka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Tsuruoka?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tsuruoka is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Tokyo to Tsuruoka.

Where can I stay near Tsuruoka?

There are 51+ hotels available in Tsuruoka. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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