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

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Shiga is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba to Shiga is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Namba to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Zeze via Shin Osaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Namba to Shiga?

The distance between Namba and Shiga is 59 km. The road distance is 57.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba to Shiga without a car is to subway and train via Kyoto which takes 1h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Namba to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba to Shiga train from?

Namba to Shiga train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Train or bus from Namba to Shiga?

The best way to get from Namba to Shiga is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Namba to Shiga train arrive?

Namba to Shiga train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Namba to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Shiga is 58 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Namba to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3700+ hotels available in Shiga.

Namba to Shiga - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Namba to Shiga by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Subway, train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain
1h 2m
Drive 57.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Namba to Ōtsucar 57.9 km
58 min
¥1,020–1,473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
1h 57m
¥1,937–2,418
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Namba to Ōtsutaxi 57.9 km
58 min
¥21,000–26,000
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 17m
¥1,050–1,479
Train
1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain Keihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
1h 31m
¥1,050–1,333

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 59.2 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Zeze via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥410–550 and the journey takes 51 min.

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