There are 5 ways to get from Takamatsu to Shiga by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 25mDrive 235.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu to Ōtsucar 235.9 km
3h 26m¥4,093–5,912Bus
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
3h 52m¥5,270–5,360Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsakabus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
4h 56m¥5,370–5,760Bus, train via Akashi
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kosoku Maikobus Takamatsu Express Kobe
- Take the train from Maiko to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
5h 24m¥6,020–6,810
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Shiga is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Takamatsu to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu(Kagawa) and arriving at Zeze via Okayama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Shiga is 281 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Takamatsu to Shiga, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5250 - ¥5400 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Zeze via Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,050 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maiko to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,050
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kosoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Takamatsu to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Shiga is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Takamatsu to Shiga.
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