There are 3 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hieizan-Sakamoto to Tsurugatrain B: Special Rapid Service
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2h 8m¥2,126–3,031Drive 123 km
- Drive from Shiga to Fukui-shicar 123 km
1h 34m¥2,137–3,087Train via Kyōto
- Take the train from Hieizansakamoto to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
2h 31m¥2,646–3,811
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Biwa to Fukui. However, there are services departing from Hieizan-Sakamoto and arriving at Fukui via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Lake Biwa and Fukui is 142 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui, including transfers.
Lake Biwa to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hieizan-Sakamoto station.
Lake Biwa to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Biwa to Fukui is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Lake Biwa to Fukui.
There are 177+ hotels available in Fukui.
What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Hieizan-Sakamoto to Fukui via Tsuruga in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hieizan-Sakamoto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hieizansakamoto to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–420
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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