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How to get fromTokushima to Shigaby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tokushima to Shiga by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Awa Express Kyoto
    3h 19m
    ¥4,520–4,610

  2. Drive 189.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokushima to Ōtsucar car 189.1 km
    2h 43m
    ¥3,284–4,743

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    5h 47m

  4. Bus, train via Akashi

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maikobus bus Awa Express Kobe
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Kyototrain train Hikari
    3h 34m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Ōsakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    4h 4m
    ¥4,670–5,060

  6. Bus via Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Osaka Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    4h 57m
    ¥4,820–5,210

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokushima to Zeze via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 47m.

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