There are 5 ways to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 8m¥2,606–3,678Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukui-shi to Ōtsucar 141.7 km
2h 9m¥2,459–3,552Bus
- Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
3h 19m¥3,634–5,043Train
- Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōtsutrain A: Special Rapid Service
3h 6m¥2,486–3,568Train via Keihanyamashina
- Take the train from Echizenhanando to Tsurugatrain [28983] Hapi-Line Fukui
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Yamashinatrain B: Special Rapid Service / ...
3h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukui-shi to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukui-shi to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Zeze via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Fukui-shi and Shiga is 171 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3700.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga, including transfers.
Fukui-shi to Shiga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukui station.
Fukui-shi to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukui station.
The best way to get from Fukui-shi to Shiga is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Fukui-shi, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukui to Zeze via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 8m. 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 Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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 Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Yamashina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- hapi-line.co.jp
Train from Echizenhanando to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hapi-line.co.jp
- 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-shi to Shiga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Fukui-shi to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukui-shi to Shiga is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Fukui-shi to Shiga.
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