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Echizen-TakefuEchizen-Takefu Station
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First train
06:23
Last train
20:23
Travel duration
3h 31m
Daily departures
5
Departure station
Echizen-Takefu
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direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $98
Fastest trip
3h 8m
Longest trip
3h 52m
Trains to Echizen-Takefu
Inbound trains reach the city area at Echizen-Takefu Station for Shinkansen services and at Takefu Station for Hapi-Line Fukui regional services. Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Tokyo arrive in around 2h50m to 3h20m, depending on the stopping pattern. Trains from Nagano reach Echizen-Takefu in around 1h50m, while services from Toyama arrive in about 1h10m. From Kanazawa, Shinkansen services arrive in around 45m. Trains from Fukui reach Echizen-Takefu in about 15m, and services from Tsuruga arrive in roughly 20m.
Visiting Echizen-Takefu
Echizen-Takefu is a rail access point for Echizen in Fukui Prefecture, positioned on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Fukui and Tsuruga. The city area uses two main passenger rail stations: Echizen-Takefu Station for Shinkansen services and Takefu Station for Hapi-Line Fukui regional trains. JR West serves the Shinkansen station, while Hapi-Line Fukui operates the local corridor through Takefu.
Trains from Echizen-Takefu include Hokuriku Shinkansen services running east toward the Tokyo corridor and west toward Tsuruga, where passengers can connect with limited express and conventional lines toward Kansai. Takefu Station handles regional services along the former Hokuriku Main Line corridor, linking Echizen with nearby Fukui Prefecture stations. The two stations are separate, so passengers should check the correct train station before booking train tickets.
Rail routes from Echizen-Takefu run north toward Fukui, Awaraonsen, Kanazawa, Toyama, Nagano, and Tokyo, and south toward Tsuruga for connections to Kyoto, Osaka, and other Kansai destinations. Regional trains from Takefu support shorter trips within Fukui Prefecture and toward Tsuruga. Book trains from and to Echizen-Takefu online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Echizen-Takefu
From Echizen-Takefu Station, Hokuriku Shinkansen services run north through Fukui Prefecture toward Awaraonsen, Kagaonsen, Komatsu, Kanazawa, Toyama, and Nagano before continuing into the Tokyo corridor. JR West operates the Shinkansen section serving Echizen-Takefu, with through services using the JR East network farther east.
Southbound Shinkansen trains run to Tsuruga, where passengers can connect with limited express and conventional services toward Kyoto, Osaka, and other Kansai destinations. For regional travel, Hapi-Line Fukui trains use Takefu Station rather than Echizen-Takefu Station, supporting local trips along the Fukui - Tsuruga corridor and north toward the prefectural capital.
Echizen-Takefu
Echizen-Takefu - A new Shinkansen station in Fukui Prefecture, serving as a gateway to the region's traditional crafts, including Echizen Washi paper and cutlery.
Echizen-Takefu Station
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3h 31m
Tokyo
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StationTrain Operators Serving Echizen-Takefu
JR West operates Hokuriku Shinkansen services at Echizen-Takefu Station, including trains running across Fukui Prefecture and toward the Hokuriku region. JR East is involved on through Shinkansen services beyond Joetsumyoko toward Nagano, Omiya, and Tokyo. Hapi-Line Fukui operates regional conventional trains from Takefu Station on the local rail corridor. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators and services for Echizen-Takefu travel.
Destinations from Echizen-Takefu
Rail services from Echizen-Takefu and Takefu
Daytime high-speed services: Hokuriku Shinkansen from Echizen-Takefu Station to Fukui, Kanazawa, Toyama, Nagano, Omiya, and Tokyo, plus southbound service to Tsuruga. Regional services: Hapi-Line Fukui from Takefu Station for local travel within Fukui Prefecture and toward the Tsuruga corridor. Kansai connections: passengers use Tsuruga for onward limited express and conventional rail links toward Kyoto and Osaka. Airport access: Echizen-Takefu has no direct airport rail station; rail passengers usually combine train travel with bus access for nearby airports.
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Tokyo by Shinkansen to explore the ancient Senso-ji Temple or witness the organized chaos of the Shibuya Crossing.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
3h 31m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Kanazawa by limited express train and visit the Kenrokuen Garden or the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
43m
Kanazawa
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Tsuruga by train to visit the tranquil Tsuruga Harbor and the historic Kehi Jingu Shrine.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
11m
Tsuruga
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Ueda by train and visit Matsumoto Castle or enjoy the scenic views of the Japanese Alps.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
2h 32m
Ueda
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Fukui by train and enjoy the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum or visit the cultural landmark Eiheiji Temple.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
8m
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Komatsu by train and visit the historic Komatsu Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Soshigaya Park.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
31m
Komatsu
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Karuizawa by limited express train and visit the stunning Kashira Shrine or enjoy the scenic landscapes at Komoro Castle.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
2h 47m
Karuizawa
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Kagaonsen by train and enjoy the scenic beauty of Sakuradatsu Park near Kagaonsen Station.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
25m
Kagaonsen
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Takasaki by limited express train to visit the famous Takasaki Byakuei Temple or enjoy the local craft beer at the Takasaki Beer Factory.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
2h 54m
Takasaki
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Nagano by limited express train and visit the stunning Zenko-ji Temple or enjoy the beautiful natural scenery at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
2h 3m
Nagano
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Toyama by train and visit the famous Toyama Glass Art Museum or enjoy the views of the Tateyama Mountains.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
1h 5m
Toyama
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Saitama by JR Limited Express and visit the Saitama Super Arena or enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Omiya Park.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
3h 6m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Ueno by Limited Express and visit Ueno Park for museums or explore the Ameyoko Market for shopping.
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
3h 25m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Joetsu by Limited Express and experience the scenic beauty of Joetsu's Nikko National Park or visit the historic Joetsu Castle.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
1h 49m
Joetsu
Japan
Travel from Echizen-Takefu to Awaraonsen by train and enjoy the hot springs at Awara Onsen or visit the scenic Awara Onsen Town.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
17m
Awaraonsen
Japan
Echizen-Takefu Major Train Stations
Echizen-Takefu has two relevant rail stations for intercity and regional travel. Echizen-Takefu Station is the Hokuriku Shinkansen station, served by JR West trains running northbound toward the Hokuriku region and eastbound through the Tokyo corridor, as well as southbound toward Tsuruga. Takefu Station is the conventional rail station on the Hapi-Line Fukui network, used for regional trips within Fukui Prefecture and toward the Tsuruga area. These stations are not the same facility, so passengers transferring between Shinkansen and regional trains should allow time for the local road transfer between Echizen-Takefu Station and Takefu Station. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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