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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shiga is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shiga is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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 Otsu via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Shiga?

The distance between Tokyo and Shiga is 486 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 31m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Tokyo to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shiga train from?

Tokyo to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 31m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Shiga train arrive?

Tokyo to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto 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 3069+ hotels available in Shiga.

Tokyo to Shiga - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Shiga 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 Tōkyō Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
2h 31m
¥12,477–17,712
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 22m
¥5,172–9,292
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minami Kusatsu Stationnightbus
7h 13m
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Ōtsucar 445 km
4h 48m
¥7,688–11,104
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Maibaratrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Maibara to Otsutrain [21833] Jr Biwako / ...
4h 18m
¥12,220–17,132
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 6m
¥14,790–36,314
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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 9m
¥16,090–27,174
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 Station to Maibaratrain
4h 36m
¥17,240–32,314
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 4m
¥21,355–36,991
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 39m
¥16,490–40,914

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,482Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.1 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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