What is the cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Namba?

The cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Namba is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Namba?

The fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Namba is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Ōtsu and Namba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōtsu station to Namba station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ōtsu and Namba?

No, there is no direct train from Ōtsu to Namba. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Namba via Kyoto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Ōtsu to Namba?

The distance between Ōtsu and Namba is 59 km. The road distance is 57.3 km.

How do I travel from Ōtsu to Namba without a car?

The best way to get from Ōtsu to Namba without a car is to train and subway via Kyoto which takes 1h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Namba?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Ōtsu to Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Namba bus from?

Ōtsu to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Namba train from?

Ōtsu to Namba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Zeze station.

Train or bus from Ōtsu to Namba?

The best way to get from Ōtsu to Namba is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Ōtsu to Namba bus arrive?

Ōtsu to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Ōtsu to Namba train arrive?

Ōtsu to Namba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Ōtsu to Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōtsu to Namba is 57 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ōtsu to Namba.

Where can I stay near Namba?

There are 9546+ hotels available in Namba.

Ōtsu to Namba - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ōtsu to Namba by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
3. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway
1h
Drive 57.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Nambacar 57.3 km
57 min
¥995–1,437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Namba Stationbus N
2h 8m
¥2,023–2,409
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ōtsu to Nambataxi 57.3 km
57 min
¥21,000–26,000
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway
1h 16m
¥1,053–1,479
Train
1. Take the train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 29m
¥1,172–1,444

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Distance: 59.3 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Ōtsu, Japan and Namba, Japan?

You can take a train from Zeze to JR Namba Station via Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–600 and the journey takes 52 min.

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