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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Otsu via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Shiga?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Shiga is 542 km. The road distance is 569.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Shiga train from?

Kitakyushu to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Shiga train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Shiga is 569 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Kitakyushu to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3564+ hotels available in Shiga.

Kitakyushu to Shiga - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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 Kokura to Kyōtotrain Nozomi
2h 38m
¥13,609–19,196
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2nightbus Jh1652
10h 36m
¥5,525–22,135
Drive 569.4 km
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Ōtsucar 569.4 km
7h 20m
¥9,844–14,219
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 49m
¥14,581–36,142
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane FUK - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
4h 44m
¥14,031–30,142
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 47m
¥17,370–34,010
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane FUK - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
4h 58m
¥20,931–37,142
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 39m
¥19,429–36,924

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

126Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥9,332Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Shiga.

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Distance: 541.6 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kokura to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥12,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2 once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,400–20,000 and the journey takes 9h 21m.

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