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How to get fromBusan to Shigaby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, night bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Busan to Shiga by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, night bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane PUS - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    5h 30m

  2. Ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry Panstar Miracle Busan
    2. Take the taxi from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Ōtsutaxi taxi
    18h 10m
    ¥29,721–82,828

  3. Ferry, car ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kyototrain train
    12h 7m

  4. Ferry, train, night bus

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain train
    3. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    25h 52m

  5. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane PUS - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 24m

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥10,060Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Shiga, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Busan to Shiga. However, you can take the subway to Gimhae International Airport Station, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, take the train to Kyōto, then take the train to Otsu. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Otsu via Hitakatsu, Hitakatsu, Fukuoka, Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 12h 7m.

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