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

The cheapest way to get from Shimane to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimane to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥17000 - ¥33000.

How far is it from Shimane to Shiga?

The distance between Shimane and Shiga is 305 km. The road distance is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimane to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Shimane to Shiga, including transfers.

Train or bus from Shimane to Shiga?

The best way to get from Shimane to Shiga is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 8m.

Can I drive from Shimane to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimane to Shiga is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Shimane to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3704+ hotels available in Shiga.

Shimane to Shiga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shimane to Shiga by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IZO - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 27m
¥17,627–32,618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Izumo Express Osaka Kyoto
6h 8m
¥4,660–12,249
Train
1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 17m
Drive 320 km
1. Drive from Matsue to Ōtsucar 320 km
4h 31m
¥5,645–8,153
Fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane IZO - NKM
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
3h 41m
¥20,037–51,368

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

28Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

¥12,960Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shimane to Shiga.

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Matsue to Zeze via Matsue, Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Matsue Sta. to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,800–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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