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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Shiga?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Zeze via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Shiga?

The distance between Shinjuku and Shiga is 498 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Shinjuku to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Shiga bus from?

Shinjuku to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Shiga train from?

Shinjuku to Shiga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Shiga?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Shinjuku to Shiga bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Shinjuku to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Shiga is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Shinjuku to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3687+ hotels available in Shiga.

Shinjuku to Shiga - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shinjuku to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 27m
¥3,420–12,310
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minami Kusatsu Stationnightbus
7h 12m
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Ōtsucar 441.9 km
4h 46m
¥7,668–11,075
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 9m
¥13,990–21,480
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 42m
¥12,260–27,030
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
5h
¥13,500–32,330
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
5h 49m
¥13,230–21,377
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane HND - KMQ
3. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagahamatrain
5h 52m
¥15,170–23,320

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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