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How to get fromKyoto to Shigarakiby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shigaraki by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kibukawatrain train [25886] JR Kusatsu / ...
    2. Take the train from Kibukawa to Shigarakitrain train [165230] Shigaraki Kogen Railway
    2h 27m

  2. Drive 42.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shigarakicar car 42.6 km
    46 min
    ¥740–1,069

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Seta(Shiga)train train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Seta(Shiga) to Shigarakitaxi taxi
    42 min
    ¥10,303–12,420

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Shigarakitaxi taxi 42.6 km
    46 min
    ¥17,000–21,000

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  • Distance: 58.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shigaraki, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Shigaraki via Zeze, Kusatsu(Shiga), and Kibukawa in around 2h 27m.

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