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First train
06:32
Last train
20:33
Travel duration
3h 12m
Daily departures
9
Departure station
Fukui(Fukui)
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direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $96
Fastest trip
2h 52m
Longest trip
3h 43m
Trains to Fukui(Fukui)
Inbound long-distance trains reach Fukui(Fukui) at Fukui Station. Hokuriku Shinkansen services arrive from Tokyo Station in around 3h, with some variation by Kagayaki or Hakutaka stopping pattern. Trains from Kanazawa arrive in around 25m, while services from Toyama reach Fukui in roughly 55m. Nagano services arrive in around 1h45m on the same Shinkansen corridor. From the south, trains from Tsuruga arrive in around 20m. Passengers arriving from Kyoto usually change at Tsuruga and reach Fukui in around 1h25m, while services from Osaka via Tsuruga take about 1h55m.
Visiting Fukui(Fukui)
Fukui is a key rail hub in Fukui Prefecture on Japan's Hokuriku corridor, linking the Sea of Japan side with Tokyo, Kanazawa, Tsuruga, and Kansai connections. The city has one dominant long-distance rail hub, Fukui Station, with adjacent regional rail stops used by local operators. JR West serves Fukui with Hokuriku Shinkansen trains, while Hapi-Line Fukui and Echizen Railway operate regional services around the prefecture.
Train services from Fukui include Hokuriku Shinkansen high-speed trains, Hapi-Line Fukui regional trains on the former Hokuriku Main Line corridor, and Echizen Railway services toward local communities north and east of the city. Fukui Railway also links central Fukui with the Takefu area through its regional rail network. Fukui Station is the main train station for long-distance train tickets and transfers between operators.
Rail routes from Fukui run east toward Kanazawa, Toyama, Nagano, and Tokyo, south toward Tsuruga for onward connections to Kyoto and Osaka, and within Fukui Prefecture toward Awaraonsen, Sabae, Takefu, and Katsuyama. Book trains from and to Fukui(Fukui) online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Fukui(Fukui)
From Fukui Station, JR West Hokuriku Shinkansen services run east through the Hokuriku region toward Kanazawa, Toyama, Nagano, and the Tokyo corridor. Southbound Shinkansen services run toward Tsuruga, where passengers connect with limited express services for Kyoto, Osaka, and other Kansai destinations.
Regional travel from Fukui(Fukui) is split between several operators. Hapi-Line Fukui trains follow the prefectural corridor toward towns such as Awaraonsen, Sabae, and Takefu. Echizen Railway operates local routes toward Katsuyama and the Mikuni-Awara area, while Fukui Railway links central Fukui with the Takefu direction for shorter regional trips.
Fukui(Fukui)
Fukui - Located on the Sea of Japan coast, known for its dinosaur museum and the Zen temple Eihei-ji. The station serves as the primary gateway to the Hokuriku region.
Fukui(Fukui) Station
Station
3h 12m
Tokyo
Tokyo - The massive capital of Japan and a central transport hub. Tokyo Station connects travelers to the city's extensive subway network and landmark districts.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Fukui(Fukui)
JR West operates Hokuriku Shinkansen services at Fukui Station and manages the main long-distance rail link through the city. JR East operates the eastern part of Hokuriku Shinkansen services beyond the JR West area toward Tokyo. Hapi-Line Fukui runs regional trains on the local corridor through Fukui Prefecture. Echizen Railway operates local services from its Fukui Station terminus, and Fukui Railway serves the central Fukui to Takefu corridor. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where available.
Destinations from Fukui(Fukui)
Rail service types from Fukui Station
Daytime high-speed services: Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Fukui Station toward Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, and Tsuruga. Regional services: Hapi-Line Fukui trains for local travel across the Fukui Prefecture corridor, including Awaraonsen, Sabae, and Takefu. Local private rail services: Echizen Railway trains toward Katsuyama and Mikuni-Awara, plus Fukui Railway services toward the Takefu area. Kansai connections: passengers use Tsuruga for rail links toward Kyoto and Osaka. Airport access: there is no direct airport rail link from Fukui(Fukui); rail-and-bus transfers are used for Komatsu Airport.
Travel from Fukui to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Imperial Palace or explore the neon-lit districts of Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
3h 12m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Tsuruga by Shinkansen and visit the Kehi Jingu Shrine or explore the scenic views of Tsuruga Bay and the local fish market.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
18m
Tsuruga
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Kanazawa by train and visit the historic Kanazawa Castle or wander through the Kenrokuen Garden.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
30m
Kanazawa
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Ueda by Limited Express and visit the historic Ueda Castle or enjoy the scenic views at the Takashima Park.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
2h 23m
Ueda
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Komatsu by train and visit the stunning Natadera Temple or enjoy the coastal views at the seaside Komatsu Park.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
21m
Komatsu
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Kagaonsen by train and enjoy the relaxing hot springs at Kaga Onsen or visit the scenic Yamashiro Onsen area.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
16m
Kagaonsen
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Toyama by JR Limited Express and visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum or enjoy the views at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
52m
Toyama
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Echizen-Takefu by train and visit the picturesque Takeda Castle and the scenic Echizen Hills.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
8m
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Ueno by Shinkansen and visit Ueno Park featuring museums and a zoo, or explore the Ameyoko Shopping Street nearby.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
3h 8m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Nagano by limited express and visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple or enjoy the beautiful landscapes at the Japanese Alps.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
1h 46m
Nagano
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Saitama by train and visit the scenic Omiya Bonsai Village or the historic sites at Kumagaya.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
2h 47m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Joetsu by train and visit the picturesque Joetsu Marine Palace or enjoy the serene beauty of Takada Park.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
1h 40m
Joetsu
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Awaraonsen by train and enjoy the scenic views of the Koshinetsu region or relax in the famous Awara Onsen hot springs.
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
8m
Awaraonsen
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Karuizawa by limited express train and enjoy the scenic views of Mount Asama or visit the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
2h 38m
Karuizawa
Japan
Travel from Fukui to Takasaki by Limited Express and visit the stunning Mount Haruna or the historic Takasaki City Museum.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
2h 45m
Takasaki
Japan
Fukui(Fukui) Major Train Stations
Fukui Station is the main rail hub in Fukui(Fukui), served by JR West Hokuriku Shinkansen trains for long-distance northbound and southbound travel. The same station area connects with Hapi-Line Fukui regional trains, which serve the local corridor across Fukui Prefecture. Echizen Railway Fukui Station sits next to the JR station and handles regional services toward the Katsuyama and Mikuni-Awara directions. Fukui Railway services use the central Fukui rail corridor for trips toward the Takefu area. Inter-station transfer in central Fukui is focused around the Fukui Station complex, where JR West, Hapi-Line Fukui, Echizen Railway, and Fukui Railway services meet. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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