There are 4 ways to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Kagaonsen to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 26m¥3,096–4,361Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kagaonsen to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Hieizan-Sakamototrain B: Special Rapid Service
3h 1m¥2,586–3,761Bus
- Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
4h 36m¥4,090–5,842Drive 153.5 km
- Drive from Kaga to Shigacar 153.5 km
1h 52m¥2,663–3,847
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaga to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaga to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Kagaonsen and arriving at Otsukyo via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Kaga and Lake Biwa is 204 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
Kaga to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukui station.
Kaga to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kagaonsen station.
The best way to get from Kaga to Lake Biwa is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Kaga, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Kagaonsen to Otsukyo via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 26m. 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 Kagaonsen to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- 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 Kagaonsen to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- 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
Kaga to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Kaga to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaga to Lake Biwa is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kaga to Lake Biwa.
There are 254+ hotels available in Lake Biwa.