There are 3 ways to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukui to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukui to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Hieizan-Sakamoto via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Fukui and Lake Biwa is 142 km. The road distance is 123.1 km.
The best way to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
Fukui to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukui station.
Fukui to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukui station.
The best way to get from Fukui to Lake Biwa is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Fukui, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukui to Hieizan-Sakamoto via Tsuruga in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukui to Fukakusa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Hieizan-Sakamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukui to Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukui to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Fukui to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukui to Lake Biwa is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Fukui to Lake Biwa.
There are 255+ hotels available in Lake Biwa.