There are 5 ways to get from Tokushima to Shiga by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maikobus Awa Express Kobe
- Take the train from Maiko to Ōtsutrain JR Kobe Line / ...
3h 14m¥5,100–5,800Drive 189.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokushima to Ōtsucar 189.1 km
2h 43m¥2,892–4,178Bus
- Take the bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Awa Express Kyoto
3h 16m¥4,500–6,658Train
- Take the train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train
- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōtsutrain
4h 38mBus via Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)
- Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Osaka Airportbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 54m¥4,900–5,280
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokushima to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tokushima to Shiga is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokushima to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Tokushima University and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokushima to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Tokushima and arriving at Ōtsu via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Tokushima and Shiga is 220 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Shiga without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥5000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Tokushima to Shiga, including transfers.
Tokushima to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Tokushima University station.
Tokushima to Shiga train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Tokushima station.
The best way to get from Tokushima to Shiga is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 38m.
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 ¥4,300–6,500 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tokushima to Ōtsu via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maiko to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-064-188
- Website
- kousokubus.jp
Bus from Tokushima Station to Osaka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- kousokubus.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tokushima to Shiga bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Tokushima to Shiga train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokushima to Shiga is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tokushima to Shiga.
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