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6 h 30 min
453 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Osaka to Shiga Highlands

Composite routes from Osaka to Shiga Highlands

Cheapest
6 h 30 min
Car
453 km.
from $24
Other
5 h 20 min
350 km.
from $265.54
7 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $185.28
7 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $180.29
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $188.76
5 h 18 min
350 km.
from $264.54
7 h 4 min
Train, Bus
351 km.
from $148.47
7 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $185.83
7 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $180.76
7 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $189.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$101.63
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$58.44

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Ōsaka to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$69.87

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.07

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
8h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$59.71
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$59.71

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Ōsaka Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$69.87
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$17.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka (Station) and Shiga Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Hasuike via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

The distance between Ōsaka (Station) and Shiga Highlands is 543 km. The road distance is 470.1 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus from?

Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.

Train or bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus arrive?

Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Shiga Highlands.

Where can I stay near Shiga Highlands?

There are 247+ hotels available in Shiga Highlands. Prices start at $42.47 per night.
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