There are 6 ways to get from Tsu to Shiga by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Tsu to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 58mDrive 79.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsu to Ōtsucar 79.5 km
1h 11m¥1,217–1,757Bus
- Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus
2h 10m¥2,800–2,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tsu to Ōtsutaxi 79.5 km
1h 11m¥35,000–42,000Train
- Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsugetrain Kansaihonsen / ...
- Take the train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)train [25922] JR Kusatsu / ...
2h 13m¥1,363–1,995Train #2
- Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsugetrain Kansaihonsen / ...
- Take the train from Tsuge to Ōtsutrain Kusatsusen
3h 4m¥1,363–1,955
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsu to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tsu to Shiga is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsu to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Tsu and arriving at Kyoto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsu to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Tsu and arriving at Ōtsu via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Tsu and Shiga is 211 km. The road distance is 79.5 km.
The best way to get from Tsu to Shiga without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Tsu to Shiga, including transfers.
Tsu to Shiga bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, depart from Tsu station.
Tsu to Shiga train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Tsu station.
The best way to get from Tsu to Shiga is to train via Nagoya which takes 1h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Tsu, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Tsu to Ōtsu via Kintetsu-Nagoya, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, Mie Kotsu operates a bus from Tsu to Kyoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,300
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Tsu to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuge to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Tsu to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ¥35,000–42,000
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Mie Kintetsu Taxi
- Website
- miekintetsutaxi.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tsu to Shiga bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, arrive at Kyoto station.
Tsu to Shiga train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kintetsu-Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsu to Shiga is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Tsu to Shiga.
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