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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

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 Otsu and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Shiga to Tokyo?

The distance between Shiga and Tokyo is 486 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 38m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Shiga to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Tokyo train from?

Shiga to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Shiga to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Shiga to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Shiga to Tokyo train arrive?

Shiga to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 41m to drive from Shiga to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10532+ hotels available in Tokyo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Shiga to Tokyo 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 Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2h 38m
¥12,119–18,086
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
8h 35m
¥5,119–9,586
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Minami Kusatsu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
8h 7m
Drive 444.6 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Tokyo444.6 km
4h 41m
¥7,575–10,941
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
3h 44m
¥15,839–41,456
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
3h 49m
¥16,109–45,166
Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nagahama to Tsuruga
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsu
3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)KMQ - HND
4h 57m
¥18,545–41,870
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
4h 32m
¥21,759–37,206
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Station
5h 21m
¥23,869–41,886

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,778Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.1 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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