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How to get fromLake Biwa to Fukuiby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hieizansakamoto to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    2h 31m
    ¥2,646–3,811

  2. Drive  123 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiga to Fukui-shicar car 123 km
    1h 34m
    ¥2,119–3,061

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Chikubu Island to Nagahama portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagahama to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    3h 34m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus bus
    4h 21m
    ¥3,726–5,291

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Map of how to get from Lake Biwa to Fukui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Hieizansakamoto to Fukui via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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