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How to get fromŌsaka to Biwako Valleyby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ōsaka to Biwako Valley by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 25m
    ¥3,176–4,087

  2. Drive 80.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Biwako Valleycar car 80.2 km
    1h 24m
    ¥1,393–2,012

  3. Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 32m

  4. Train via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Tambabashitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 52m
    ¥3,196–4,481

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  • Distance: 80.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Ōsaka to Biwako Valley via Kyōto and Shiga in around 1h 25m.

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