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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥11000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Shiga and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōtsu Station station and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Shiga to Tokyo?

The distance between Shiga and Tokyo is 488 km. The road distance is 444.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Shiga to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Tokyo bus from?

Shiga to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Shiga to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Shiga to Tokyo bus arrive?

Shiga to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shiga to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shiga to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Tokyo is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Shiga to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12606+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Shiga to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shiga to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 38m
¥3,423–12,309
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōtsu Station to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
8h 26m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 444.6 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Tokyocar 444.6 km
4h 42m
¥7,912–11,428
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 7m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 27m
¥11,683–28,079
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 50m
¥13,422–33,372
Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nagahama to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsutrain
3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KMQ - HND
5h 11m
¥15,095–26,359
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 34m
¥13,932–21,152

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,491Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.1 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Tokyo, 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, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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