There are 3 ways to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 25m¥3,176–4,087Drive 81.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valleycar 81.6 km
1h 22m¥1,414–2,042Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Shiga via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Ōsaka (Station) and Biwako Valley is 80 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Biwako Valley.
There are 269+ hotels available in Biwako Valley.
What companies run services between Ōsaka (Station), Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Biwako Valley via Kyōto and Shiga in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Horai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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