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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Chiba is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Chiba is to bus and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥17000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct bus between Shiga and Chiba?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōtsu Station station and arriving at Chiba station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Shiga to Chiba?

The distance between Shiga and Chiba is 527 km. The road distance is 481.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Shiga to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Chiba bus from?

Shiga to Chiba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Chiba train from?

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

Train or bus from Shiga to Chiba?

The best way to get from Shiga to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Shiga to Chiba bus arrive?

Shiga to Chiba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Shiga to Chiba train arrive?

Shiga to Chiba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Shiga to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Chiba is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Shiga to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 402+ hotels available in Chiba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Chibachuobus
9h 36m
¥5,023–16,009
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Minami Kusatsu Station to Yokohamanightbus
2. Take the train from Yokohama to Chibatrain Yokosukasen / ...
8h 11m
¥6,268–14,733
Drive 481.9 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Chibacar 481.9 km
5h 18m
¥8,293–11,978
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ōtsu Station to Chiba stationnightbus Kyoto
9h 36m
¥6,000–9,000
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chibatrain
4h 58m
¥14,413–22,139
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
4h 47m
¥17,023–37,659
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chibatrain
5h 42m
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
4h 58m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chibatrain
5h 20m

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zeze to Chibachuo via Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi, Yokohama Station East Exit, Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate, and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 9h 36m.

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