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How to get fromFukui to Lake Biwaby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2h 18m
    ¥2,676–3,788

  2. Drive  123.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fukui-shi to Shigacar car 123.1 km
    1h 34m
    ¥2,120–3,063

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus bus
    3h 29m
    ¥3,704–5,153

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagahamatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagahama port to Chikubu Islandferry ferry
    4h 12m

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  • Distance: 175.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Fukui, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

You can take a train from Fukui to Hieizansakamoto via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukui to Fukakusa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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