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758 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Shiga

Cheapest
8 h 41 min
Car
758 km.
from $41
Other
5 h 28 min
Bus, Train
567 km.
from $138.09
4 h 20 min
Train, Plane
567 km.
from $163.04
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
567 km.
from $267.39
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
567 km.
from $255.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$431.92
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$368.41

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$292.18

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Hakata to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
12h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shiga is to night bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Otsu via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shiga?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shiga is 696 km. The road distance is 734.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kumamoto to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shiga train from?

Kumamoto to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train or fly from Kumamoto to Shiga?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shiga is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $228.26 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shiga train arrive?

Kumamoto to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shiga is 735 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Kumamoto to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 165+ hotels available in Shiga. Prices start at $31.67 per night.
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