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

The cheapest way to get from Okazaki to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okazaki to Shiga is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Okazaki and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Okazaki to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Higashi Okazaki and arriving at Otsu via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Okazaki to Shiga?

The distance between Okazaki and Shiga is 183 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Okazaki to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Okazaki to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okazaki to Shiga train from?

Okazaki to Shiga train services, operated by Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad, depart from Higashi Okazaki station.

Where does the Okazaki to Shiga train arrive?

Okazaki to Shiga train services, operated by Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad, arrive at Meitetsu Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Okazaki to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Okazaki to Shiga is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Okazaki to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3662+ hotels available in Shiga.

Okazaki to Shiga - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Okazaki 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 Higashi Okazaki to Meitetsu Nagoyatrain Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 35m
Drive 139.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okazaki to Ōtsucar 139.6 km
1h 47m
¥2,423–3,500
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tomei Okazaki to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 54m
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Okazaki to Maibaratrain [19214] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the train from Maibara to Otsutrain [21833] Jr Biwako / ...
2h 55m
Train via Nagahama #2
1. Take the train from Higashi Okazaki to Meitetsu-Ichinomiyatrain
2. Take the train from Owariichinomiya to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Otsutrain
3h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okazaki to Shiga.

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Distance: 183 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Higashi Okazaki to Otsu via Meitetsu Nagoya, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 1h 35m.

Train operators

Bus operators

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