How to travel from Tottori to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Tsu is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tottori 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 TsuTottori if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Osaka and then to Tsu.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,940($58)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Tsu.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,295($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tsu.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Tsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,295 ($46) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,655 ($34).

The distance between Tottori and Tsu is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Tottori and Tsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Tsu is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥4,655 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Tsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,295 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Tsu. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka and Tsuruhashi. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Tottori and Tsu. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Tottori and Tsu. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tottori to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Nihon Kotsu and Mie Kotsu run regular bus services between Tottori and Tsu. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Tottori and Tsu. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Tsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥7,940 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Tsu

Transport options from Tottori to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 60m
¥26,285($190)
5 times a day902km (561 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane4h 10m
¥28,340($205)
every 20 mins593km (368 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥18,345($135)
once daily339km (211 miles)
Train
3h 60m
¥7,940($58)
4 times a day335km (208 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
¥6,295($46)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
¥4,655($34)
on demand308km (191 miles)

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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