What is the cheapest way to get from Shimada to Kuwana?

The cheapest way to get from Shimada to Kuwana is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimada to Kuwana?

The fastest way to get from Shimada to Kuwana is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct train between Shimada and Kuwana?

No, there is no direct train from Shimada to Kuwana. However, there are services departing from Shimada and arriving at Kuwana via Hamamatsu and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Shimada to Kuwana?

The distance between Shimada and Kuwana is 177 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.

How do I travel from Shimada to Kuwana without a car?

The best way to get from Shimada to Kuwana without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shimada to Kuwana?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Shimada to Kuwana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimada to Kuwana train from?

Shimada to Kuwana train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shimada station.

Train or bus from Shimada to Kuwana?

The best way to get from Shimada to Kuwana is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Shimada to Kuwana train arrive?

Shimada to Kuwana train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hamamatsu station.

Can I drive from Shimada to Kuwana?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimada to Kuwana is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Shimada to Kuwana.

Where can I stay near Kuwana?

There are 205+ hotels available in Kuwana.

Shimada to Kuwana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shimada to Kuwana 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 Shimada to Hamamatsu
2. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoya Station
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kuwana
2h 34m
Drive 163.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shimada to Kuwana163.7 km
1h 52m
¥2,790–4,029
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tomei Yaizu to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
4h 53m
¥3,842–5,102
Train via Toyohashi
1. Take the train from Shimada to ToyohashiCA: Tōkaidō Line Local
2. Take the train from Toyohashi to Meitetsu NagoyaLimited Express / ...
3h 8m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.2 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Shimada, Japan and Kuwana, Japan?

You can take a train from Shimada to Kuwana via Hamamatsu and Nagoya Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tomei Yaizu to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,300–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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