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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Shiga is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Shiga is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Shiga?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama station to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Kyoto Station via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Zeze via Shin Osaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Shiga?

The distance between Wakayama and Shiga is 127 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Shiga without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Wakayama to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Shiga bus from?

Wakayama to Shiga bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Wakayama Station.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Shiga train from?

Wakayama to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakayama station.

Train or bus from Wakayama to Shiga?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Shiga is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Wakayama to Shiga bus arrive?

Wakayama to Shiga bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Wakayama to Shiga train arrive?

Wakayama to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Wakayama to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Shiga is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Wakayama to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Shiga.

Wakayama to Shiga - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
1h 48m
¥1,972–2,808
Drive 124.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakayama to Ōtsucar 124.9 km
1h 55m
¥1,927–2,784
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)train [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 5m
¥3,035–3,752
Train
1. Take the train from Kii-Nakanoshima to Ōsakatrain Kishūji Rapid Service
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 41m
¥1,958–2,769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Wakayama
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
3h 9m
¥3,456–4,955

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Distance: 127.1 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakayama Station to Zeze via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kyoto Station, and Kyōto in around 3h 9m.

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