What is the cheapest way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi?

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi?

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Shiga and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Shiga station to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate and arriving at Kofu Station South-Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Kyoto, Shizuoka and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Shiga to Yamanashi?

The distance between Shiga and Yamanashi is 454 km. The road distance is 370.6 km.

How do I travel from Shiga to Yamanashi without a car?

The best way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shiga to Yamanashi?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Shiga to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Yamanashi bus from?

Shiga to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Yamanashi train from?

Shiga to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Shiga to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Shiga to Yamanashi is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Shiga to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Shiga to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station South-Gate.

Where does the Shiga to Yamanashi train arrive?

Shiga to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.

Can I drive from Shiga to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Yamanashi is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Shiga to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 865+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

Shiga to Yamanashi - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shiga to Yamanashi by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
5h 56m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
7h 47m
¥4,563–15,689
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 22m
¥7,963–10,689
Drive 370.6 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Yamanashicar 370.6 km
4h 26m
¥6,201–8,956
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 41m
¥15,423–23,409
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 58m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥11,531Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Zeze to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Kyōto, Kyoto, Shizuoka, Kofu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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