How to travel from Onomichi to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Tsu is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Onomichi to Tsu by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TsuOnomichi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Nagoya and then to Tsu.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Airport and then to Tsu.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,665($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tsu.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance376km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Tsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,375 ($105).

The distance between Onomichi and Tsu is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Onomichi and Tsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Tsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥14,375 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Tsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Tsu. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Onomichi and Tsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Onomichi and Tsu. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Airport and Kyoto Station Hachijou gate. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Chugoku Bus and Mie Kotsu run regular bus services between Onomichi and Tsu. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Tsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Onomichi and Tsu. The distance is around 376km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Tsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Tsu

Transport options from Onomichi to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
¥14,375($105)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka3h 25m
¥8,760($64)
every 2 hours360km (224 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
¥19,715($145)
4 times a week611km (379 miles)
Bus to Jr Matsuyama Station, plane and train5h 40m
¥20,945($155)
4 times a week530km (329 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
¥7,665($56)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
¥5,615($41)
on demand376km (233 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Tsu

The following major airports near Tsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Tsu
NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Tsu
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Tsu