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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Otsu via Shinagawa and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Saitama to Shiga?

The distance between Saitama and Shiga is 515 km. The road distance is 465.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Saitama to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Shiga train from?

Saitama to Shiga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Saitama-Shintoshin station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Shiga?

The best way to get from Saitama to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Saitama to Shiga train arrive?

Saitama to Shiga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinagawa station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Shiga is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Saitama to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3115+ hotels available in Shiga.

Saitama to Shiga - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Saitama to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
3h 10m
¥12,707–18,903
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Omiya to Minami-Kusatsunightbus Jx281
8h 28m
¥4,100–10,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
8h 19m
¥7,400–12,600
Drive 465.8 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Ōtsucar 465.8 km
5h 8m
¥7,861–11,355
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Maibaratrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Maibara to Otsutrain [21833] Jr Biwako / ...
5h 19m
¥12,711–17,980
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 41m
¥14,127–24,693
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 44m
¥16,427–27,553
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 9m
¥16,478–44,674
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 10m
¥17,577–25,693
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 39m
¥16,928–24,674

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥10,986Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 515 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Otsu via Shinagawa and Kyōto in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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