There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Shiga by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 58mDrive 208.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Okayama to Ōtsucar 208.4 km
2h 55m¥3,187–4,604Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
3h 43m¥4,150–4,630Train via Himeji
- Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain San-yō Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Himeji to Ōtsutrain JR Kobe Line Special Rapid Service / ...
3h 19m¥3,435–4,851
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Okayama to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Ōtsu via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Okayama and Shiga is 210 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Okayama to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Okayama to Shiga, including transfers.
Okayama to Shiga bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.
Okayama to Shiga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama to Shiga is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Okayama to Shiga bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Okayama to Shiga train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Shiga is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Okayama to Shiga.
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