What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu?

The fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Lake Biwa and Gifu?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Biwa to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Meitetsu Gifu via Kyoto and Meitetsu Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Lake Biwa to Gifu?

The distance between Lake Biwa and Gifu is 178 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.

How do I travel from Lake Biwa to Gifu without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Biwa to Gifu train from?

Lake Biwa to Gifu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Where does the Lake Biwa to Gifu train arrive?

Lake Biwa to Gifu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Lake Biwa to Gifu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Biwa to Gifu is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Lake Biwa to Gifu.

Where can I stay near Gifu?

There are 274+ hotels available in Gifu.

Lake Biwa to Gifu - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Gifu by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Meitetsu Gifutrain Limited Express / ...
1h 35m
Drive 71.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shiga to Gifucar 71.8 km
1h 5m
¥1,247–1,801
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shiga to Gifutaxi 71.8 km
1h 5m
¥29,000–36,000
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nishigifutrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2h 52m

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Distance: 178.1 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Zeze to Meitetsu Gifu via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Meitetsu Nagoya in around 1h 35m.

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