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

The cheapest way to get from Machida to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machida to Shiga is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Machida and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Machida to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Machida and arriving at Otsu via Shin-Yokohama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Machida to Shiga?

The distance between Machida and Shiga is 477 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Machida to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Machida to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machida to Shiga train from?

Machida to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Yokohama station.

Where does the Machida to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Machida to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Machida to Shiga is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Machida to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 201+ hotels available in Shiga.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to KyōtoNozomi / ...
2h 42m
¥11,436–17,562
Drive 415.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Machida to Ōtsu415.3 km
4h 26m
¥7,021–10,141
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Machida Terminal Plaza to Kanayama Station North Exit
2. Take the train from Kanayama(Aichi) to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Otsu
8h 59m
Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
4h 34m
¥15,136–46,262
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Machida to Odawara
2. Take the train from Odawara to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Otsu
5h 10m
¥10,807–16,160
Train, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
4h 42m
¥16,436–45,122
Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
5h 9m
¥19,586–35,262
Train, fly to Komatsu Airport
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)HND - KMQ
3. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsuruga
4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagahama
6h 12m
¥17,836–44,862

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,733Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.4 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Yokohama to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥10,000–15,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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