There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Shiga by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōtsutrain JR Kobe Line Special Rapid Service / ...
1h 6m¥1,200–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 4m¥2,359–2,919Drive 81.1 km
- Drive from Kobe to Ōtsucar 81.1 km
1h 13m¥1,240–1,791
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Shiga is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Shiga is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sannomiya and arriving at Ōtsu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Kobe and Shiga is 84 km. The road distance is 81.1 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
The train from Sannomiya to Ōtsu takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Kobe to Shiga bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Sannomiya station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Shiga is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sannomiya to Ōtsu every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Ōtsu via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sannomiya to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
Kobe to Shiga bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Shiga is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kobe to Shiga.
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