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How to get fromŌsaka (Station) to Lake Biwaby train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Lake Biwa by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyōtrain train JR Kyoto Line Special Rapid Service
    46 min
    ¥900–1,300

  2. Train via Kyōto

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    47 min
    ¥896–1,247

  3. Drive 95.3 km

    1. Drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Shigacar car 95.3 km
    1h 32m
    ¥1,650–2,383

  4. Train via Kyōto #2

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    56 min

  5. Train via Kyouto Kawaramachi

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 56m
    ¥931–1,141

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.7 km
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Ōsaka (Station), Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyō once daily. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 46 min.

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