There are 4 ways to get from Shiga to Fukui by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2h 23m¥2,573–3,709Drive 142 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōtsu to Fukui-shicar 142 km
2h 12m¥2,440–3,525Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus
4h 13m¥3,653–5,189Train via Ōmi-Shiotsu
- Take the train from Ōtsu to Ōmi-Shiotsutrain A: Special Rapid Service
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
3h 5m¥2,544–3,625
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Fukui is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Shiga to Fukui is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiga to Fukui. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Fukui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Fukui. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Fukui via Kyōto and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Shiga and Fukui is 171 km. The road distance is 142 km.
The best way to get from Shiga to Fukui without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Shiga to Fukui, including transfers.
Shiga to Fukui bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukakusa station.
Shiga to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Shiga to Fukui is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Zeze to Fukui via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- 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
Train from Ōtsu to Ōmi-Shiotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- 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
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shiga to Fukui bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukui station.
Shiga to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Fukui is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Shiga to Fukui.
There are 175+ hotels available in Fukui.