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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands

Composite routes from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands

Cheapest
5 h 35 min
Car
477 km.
from $26
Other
4 h 53 min
309 km.
from $251.28
7 h 13 min
Train, Plane
310 km.
from $191.21
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $190.82

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.54–$190.56
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.54–$190.56

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.07

Nagano Electric Railway

Phone:
81262328121
Website:
nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/
Train from Nagano to Shinshunakano
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.26

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$58.44

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$69.87
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$17.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shiga Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station and arriving at Hasuike via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

The distance between Kyoto and Shiga Highlands is 500 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shiga Highlands bus from?

Kyoto to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kyoto Station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $65.22 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shiga Highlands bus arrive?

Kyoto to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shiga Highlands is 422 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Kyoto to Shiga Highlands.

Where can I stay near Shiga Highlands?

There are 253+ hotels available in Shiga Highlands. Prices start at $41.60 per night.
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