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How to get fromFukui-shi to Lake Biwaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fukui-shi to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Kyōto

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2h 10m
    ¥2,596–3,668

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Hieizan-Sakamototrain train B: Special Rapid Service
    2h 45m
    ¥2,086–3,068

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus bus
    3h 20m
    ¥3,624–5,033

  4. Drive 123.1 km

    1. Drive from Fukui-shi to Shigacar car 123.1 km
    1h 34m
    ¥2,136–3,085

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Echizenhanando to Tsurugatrain train [28983] Hapi-Line Fukui
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Hieizan-Sakamototrain train B: Special Rapid Service
    3h 10m

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  • Distance: 170 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Fukui to Otsukyo via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 10m. 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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