Do I need to change trains at Tsuruga since the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension?

Yes. Since the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, a transfer at Tsuruga is required. The Hokuriku Shinkansen serves Tsuruga from Toyama, and then the Limited Express Thunderbird takes over to continue your journey to Kyoto.

How long does the train journey from Fukui to Kyoto take?

The train journey from Fukui to Kyoto takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. It involves a transfer at Tsuruga. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga, then the Limited Express Thunderbird to Kyoto. The transfer at Tsuruga takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Is the Fukui - Kyoto journey included in the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes. The Fukui - Kyoto journey is included in the Japan Rail Pass. You take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Fukui to Tsuruga, then transfer to the Limited Express Thunderbird to Kyoto. The entire route is operated on JR lines.

Which train should I take to go from Fukui to Kyoto?

To get from Fukui to Kyoto, take the Shinkansen Tsurugi to Tsuruga. At Tsuruga, change to the Limited Express Thunderbird, which will take you directly to Kyoto. The total journey usually takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, including the transfer.

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