There are 4 ways to get from Tsuruga to Shiga by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 12m¥1,619–2,248Drive 86.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsuruga to Ōtsucar 86.1 km
1h 34m¥1,317–1,902Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuruga IC to Oyamazakibus
2h 25m¥2,742–3,861Train
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōtsutrain Hokurikuhonsen Shinkaisoku / ...
1h 42m¥1,500–2,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruga to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruga to Shiga is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruga to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga IC and arriving at Oyamazaki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tsuruga and arriving at Ōtsu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Tsuruga and Shiga is 105 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Shiga without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Tsuruga to Shiga, including transfers.
Tsuruga to Shiga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Tsuruga IC station.
Tsuruga to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Shiga is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Tsuruga, Japan and Shiga, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tsuruga to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Tsuruga IC to Oyamazaki twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,300 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Tsuruga IC to Oyamazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tsuruga to Shiga bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Oyamazaki station.
Tsuruga to Shiga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruga to Shiga is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Tsuruga to Shiga.
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