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How to get fromUeno to Shiga Highlandsby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ueno to Shiga Highlands by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    7h 58m

  2. Drive  382.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ueno to Shiga Highlandscar car 382.1 km
    5h 47m
    ¥6,577–9,500

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nabari to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    8h 16m

  4. Bus, train via Toyama

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Toyamabus bus
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    9h 49m
    ¥9,300–14,300

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    8h 43m

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  • Distance: 384.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Ueno, Japan and Shiga Highlands, Japan?

You can take a train from Kuwamachi to Shiga Highlands via Igakambe, Nabari, Kintetsu-Nagoya, Nagoya, Nagano, and Shinshunakano in around 8h 16m.

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