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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to bus and train which costs ¥4200 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Shiga?

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

How far is it from Okayama to Shiga?

The distance between Okayama and Shiga is 209 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Okayama to Shiga train from?

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

Train or bus from Okayama to Shiga?

The best way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Okayama to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Okayama to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Shiga is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Okayama to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3689+ hotels available in Shiga.

Okayama to Shiga - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Shiga by train, bus, or car

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 Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 1m
Drive 208.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Ōtsucar 208.4 km
2h 55m
¥3,689–5,329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
3h 46m
¥4,170–4,660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
4h 16m
¥4,270–4,660

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okayama to Shiga.

Launch map view

Distance: 209.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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