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How to get fromShiga to Toyamaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shiga to Toyama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train Tsurugi
    3h 34m
    ¥4,523–6,409

  2. Train via Keihanyamashina

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yamashina to Tsurugatrain train B: Special Rapid Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train Kagayaki
    4h 50m
    ¥4,313–5,881

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Toyama Shiyakusho Maebus bus
    5h 37m

  4. Drive 275.6 km

    1. Drive from Ōtsu to Toyamacar car 275.6 km
    3h 41m
    ¥4,737–6,841

  5. Train via Ōmi-Shiotsu

    1. Take the train from Ōtsu to Ōmi-Shiotsutrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train Tsurugi
    4h 17m
    ¥4,494–6,325

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Toyama, Japan?

You can take a train from Zeze to Toyama via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 3h 34m.

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