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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shiga is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Shiga?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Keisei-Ueno and arriving at Ōtsu Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Zeze via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Shiga?

The distance between Tokyo and Shiga is 488 km. The road distance is 445 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Tokyo to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shiga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shiga train from?

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Shiga?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shiga is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Tokyo to Shiga bus arrive?

Tokyo to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Tokyo to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shiga is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tokyo to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3668+ hotels available in Shiga.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 27m
¥3,420–12,310
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Keisei-Ueno to Ōtsu Stationnightbus Kyoto
9h 3m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Ōtsucar 445 km
4h 48m
¥7,644–11,042
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 1m
¥13,910–19,524
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 34m
¥11,680–27,074
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
4h 52m
¥13,420–28,374
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
5h 24m
¥13,993–21,075
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane HND - KMQ
2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagahamatrain
5h 44m
¥14,090–26,364

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,057Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.1 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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