What is the cheapest way to get from Chiba to Shiga?

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Shiga is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiba to Shiga?

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥16000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiba and Shiga?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Chiba station station and arriving at Ōtsu Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Chiba and arriving at Otsu via Tokyo and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Chiba to Shiga?

The distance between Chiba and Shiga is 526 km. The road distance is 482.2 km.

How do I travel from Chiba to Shiga without a car?

The best way to get from Chiba to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chiba to Shiga?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Chiba to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Shiga bus from?

Chiba to Shiga bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Chiba station.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Shiga train from?

Chiba to Shiga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Train or bus from Chiba to Shiga?

The best way to get from Chiba to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥18000 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Chiba to Shiga bus arrive?

Chiba to Shiga bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Ōtsu Station.

Where does the Chiba to Shiga train arrive?

Chiba to Shiga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Chiba to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Shiga is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Chiba to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3664+ hotels available in Shiga.

Chiba to Shiga - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chiba to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chibachuo to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Tomei Yamato to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
10h 3m
¥5,900–17,400
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Chiba station to Ōtsu Stationnightbus Kyoto
9h 20m
¥6,000–9,000
Drive 482.2 km
1. Drive from Chiba to Ōtsucar 482.2 km
5h 25m
¥8,406–12,142
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jb / ...
2. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minami Kusatsu Stationnightbus
9h 28m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 33m
¥14,179–20,787
Fly Narita International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 29m
¥16,710–42,206
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 57m
Fly Narita International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 49m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 52m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane HND - KMQ
3. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
6h 18m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,083Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 525.6 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Chiba, Japan and Shiga, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chibachuo to Otsu via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Tomei Yamato, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kyōto in around 10h 3m.

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