Aomori to Tsuruoka by train
Tsuruoka lies 246 km (153 mi) south of Aomori, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 300 km (186 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Aomori | Tsuruoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 298,394 | 125,389 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Aomori Station, Higashi-Aomori Station, Tsutsui Station | Tsuruoka Station, Fujishima Station, Nezugaseki Station |
| Postal codes | 879-1138 | 049-0455–293-0054 |
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Common questions
How far is Tsuruoka from Aomori?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, south of Aomori; by road roughly 300 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aomori to Tsuruoka by train?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aomori and Tsuruoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.